Philip Christman

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114246

Philip — Philipine Gaessel. Philipine was born Abt 1790, Of, Bavaria, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: story
• Name: Henry Christman
• Occupation: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26155
• Immigration: 1846, , Canada
• Residence: 1846, Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Inn Keeper
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

It is our duty this week to chronicle the death of Mr. Henry Christman, one of our pioneers. Mr. Christman died on the 9th inst., 1888 after a lingering illness of several years. His sickness was a complication of disorders, but death was due to flooding of the heart. Mr. Christman was born in Greese, Rhein Giessen, Baiern on the 1st of July 1818. He emigrated to America in 1846, going to Gensborough near St. Catharines, where he stayed four years, when he came to West Woolwich in 1850, being one of the very first settlers here. After his arrival here he worked for Mr. Edward Bristow at the blacksmithing for a time, afterwards starting for himself, at which he was employed until 1856 when he built the brick hotel now occupied by Mr. Henry Zilliax, and was second Postmaster here, being followed by Mr. Peter Winger our present Postmaster. After being in the hotel for some time he bough the farm known as the Christman Homestead, one mile south of Elmira, on which he lived 15 years, after which he retired to Elmira, where he lived until his death Mr. Christman was married twice having 11 children of the first wife of whom 6 are living. After the death of his wife he married the widow of Mr. Warle, having 6 children of his second wife of whom 3 are living. His wife and 9 children therefore survive him. His children are Mr. Philip Christman of Elmira, Mrs. Lewis Hollinger of Wallace, Mrs. Fritz Conrad near Elmira, Mr. Jacob Christman do., Mrs. Jacob Brown of Listowel, Mr. William Christman of Chippawa Hill and Herman, Leopold and Henry. Mr. Christman was a member of the Lutheran Church for a good many years, a staunch conservative and believer in the N. P. Mr. Christmas died surrounded by his children and large circle of friends. The funeral which took place on Sunday was largely attended.


Elmira Advertiser 15 Nov 1888

Heinrich married Katherina "Catherine" Kehart 24 Oct 1841, Obermiesau, Pfalz, Bavaria, Germany. Katherina was born 2 Jul 1823, , Germany; died 4 Feb 1864, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Heinrich married Elizabeth Haer 4 Sep 1866, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Valentine Herr and Eva Frey) was born 22 Feb 1836, Grombach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 6 Jun 1919, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: business, politics, story
• Residence: Arthur St., Elmira, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26142P
• Immigration: 1846, , Germany
• Immigration: 1846, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1866, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, 6 Church Street West, Elmira, Ontario; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1898, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - Elmira
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1903, Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario
• Elected Office: 1911, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo County
• Elected Office: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - Elmira
• Elected Office: 1911, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith, Carrage Shop
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

From the Elmira Signet, Elmira, Ont, Thursday, October 6, 1927

Philip Christman, Pioneer Resident, Mourned In Death:
Respected Citizen, Who Succumbed, Aged 85, Long Identified With Elmira Affairs:
WAS A WATERLOO WARDEN

Spent More Than Score of Years at Smith's Forge: Odd Fellow Over Half-century

Gale Presbyterian church was filled to capacity on Sunday afternoon when friends and relatives from far and near gathered to pay tribute to the late Philip Christman, aged 85, Elmira's oldest resident and second oldest citizen, and an outstanding figure in the life of the community. Services were conducted at this late residence, Arthur street, at 2.30 p.m. And later at the Presbyterian church, of which he was a faithful member for many years. Rev. F. McAvoy, pastor of the church, was c in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. A. M. Hamiton of Guelph, an old friend of Mr. Christman and a former pastor here.

Former Postmaster

An ex-postmaster, and an ex-warden of Waterloo County, Philip Christman was one of Elmira's pioneer citizens and was intimately associated with the growth of the town from its early days. Born in Bavaria on February 14, 1842, in sight of the Rhine, he came with his parents to Ontario in the year 1846, locating near St. Catherines. He moved to Elmira in 1856, where as a lad he got what little schooling there was available and commenced the trade of blacksmithing under the tutelage of Walter Wells, later a prominent citizen of Waterloo.

Farmed For Time

Mr. Christman worked for Block Markle at this trade and eventually bought the business which he carried on some time. Two years later Mr. Christman bought a farm near the town, which he and his son Charles worked for three years. Neither liking farming, he sold out and returned to Elmira and started blacksmithing again, continuing in this business for 20 years. Mr. Christman came to Elmira when it was not even a Hamlet, and it was sturdy stock such as he that made Elmira what it is today.

Councilor and Warden

In later years he became interested in municipal affairs and became councilor and later reeve of Woolwich and warden of Waterloo County. He was a member of the Odd Fellows for 54 years and was installed Nobel Grand 14 years ago. Mr. Christman was a remarkable healthy man all his life. At the age of 81 he could still turn a horse-shoe and set a tire as well as the more modern tradesman. In 1915 he was appointed postmaster here but retired in 1922. Since that time he has been enjoying a well earned rest. He was married to Paulina Vogt in 1867, a union which was blessed by five children, Mrs. Amelia Harper, Waterloo; Charles, Windsor; Otto L., Orillia; Miss Bertha and George at home.

Many Mourners

The remains were interred in the Elmira Cemetery, the burial rites of the Odd Fellow being performed at the graveside. The pallberarers were Messrs. William Behrens, J. A. Schroder, F. Shurly, Frank Rudow, A. Moses and Jack Maine. Among the out of town mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christman, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Christman and son Lorne, Orillia; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harper, Mr.and Mrs. Hugh Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. Grant Harper, Mr. and Mrs. A. MacIntyre, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schondelmoyer, Mr. and Mrs. J. Conrad and daughter, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Jansen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter, Galt; Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Elby, St. Thomas; Mrs. J. Brundle, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and Mrs. Frank Dunham, Hamiton; Mr. and Mrs. Scarrett, Port Huron; Miss Annie Uttley, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Alf Jeanneret, Mr. And Mrs. Boomer, Toronto; Mrs. William Smith, Mr. Allan Smith, Mrs. Adam Pfaff, Rev. A. M. Hamilton, Guelph; Mr. and Mrs. George Hathaway, Mrs. Edward Roos, New Hamburg, and Mrs. Theoph Winn, Preston; Mr. and Mrs. John Goldner and son, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hollinger, Listowel.

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Mr. Phillip Christman was born in Germany. When 10 years of age he came, with his parents to Elmira, in the year 1851, and is therefore one of the earliest residents of Elmira yet living. He served his apprenticeship to the blacksmithing trade in Elmira and later started a shop of his own. Thirty years ago he conducted the Anglo American Hotel, where the Zilliax House now stands. Later he disposed of this and bought a farm in Woolwich Township. Twelve years ago he returned to Elmira and again engaged in blacksmithing. He has been councillor of Elmira two years and Reeve for three years.

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

Occupation:
The Anglo American Hotel, later named the Zilliax House

Philip married Paulina Vogt 6 Nov 1866, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Paulina (daughter of George Vogt, daughter of Henry Vogt and Catharine Smitt) was born 26 Mar 1849, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Nov 1936, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Philippine "Philppine" Hollinger
• Name: Philippine Christman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134626
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1888, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

Catherine married Louis B. Hollinger 15 Dec 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louis (son of George Hollinger and Margareth Brechbiel) was born 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• _FSFTID: KGVP-TG8
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82222
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; merchant's clerk
• Occupation: 1874, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; butcher
• Occupation: 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; livery owner

John married Jane Smart Taylor 1 Jan 1867, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of James Taylor and Agnes Richards) was born 25 Jan 1844, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1935, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Conrad
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32400
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. Elizabeth Conrad

A highly respected resident of Elmira in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Conrad, relict of the late Frederick Conrad, passed away at her home here early on Sunday morning at the age of 85 years.

Mrs. Conrad, who was a resident of Elmira for many years, was born in the Township of Woolwich.

Mrs. Conrad, who was a resident of Elmira for many years, was born in the Township of Woolwich.

In July, 1867, she was united in marriage to Frederick Conrad, who predeceased her in 1902. She was a member of St. James' Lutheran church and a charter member of the Ladies' Aid.

Eleven children survive. They are, Mrs. C. Becker, Waterloo; William Conrad, R.R. 3, Elmira; Mrs. N. Fries, Kitchener; Jacob Conrad, Elmira; Mrs. Witzel, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. J. Fries, Mrs. G. Class, Frederick Conrad, Mrs. F. Dunham, Henry and Emanuel Conrad, all of Elmira. There are 27 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from her late residence to St. James' Lutheran church where her pastor, Rev. L.H. Kalbfleisch, preached the funeral sermon.

The remains were afterwards interred in St. James' Cemetery.

Elizabeth married Friedrich "Frederick" Conrad 9 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Friedrich (son of Friedrich "Frederick" Conrad and Catherine Hollinger) was born 6 Sep 1838, Schaulberg, , Germany; died 12 Sep 1902; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: J. Christmann
• _FSFTID: L412-B8S
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26287
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Fire: 1898, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper

Notes:

Last Sunday morning, Mr. Jacob Christman, a well-known citizen, who had spent almost the whole of his life in this neighborhood, passed away after suffering a number of years from a lingering illness which, however, did not confine him to the house until last Christmas. Deceased was a son of the late Henry Christman and came to Elmira with his parents when he was two years of age. He was born on the "Twenties" Lincoln County, in 1848, was married to Miss Louisa Miller in 1875, with whom he had six children, two of whom died in their youth. He leaves a sorrowing widow, two sons, John and Oscar, and two daughters. After his marriage, deceased engaged in agriculture and lived several years on the farm now occupied by Mr. Hy. Horst. Later he returned to the Christman homestead, a short distance south of Elmira. He was a model of physical strength and manhood of a kind and generous disposition and enjoyed the respect of his acquaintances. In 1892 he purchased the Union Hotel in Elmira, where he did a large business until fire destroyed the premises after which he purchased the O'Donnell House. This he conducted until a few years ago, when he retired and lived in a private residence. He was a member of the local lodge of Odd Fellows, and his fellow members participated in the funeral services which were held last Tuesday. After the burial, Rev. Schulz preached an impressive sermon in St. James Lutheran church where a large concourse of relatives and friends had gathered.

Elmira Signet, May 16, 1908

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SWEPT BY FIRE
The Village of Elmira Narrowly Escapes.
Being Wiped Out.

THE LIGHTNING TERRIBLE WORK TWO FINE HOTELS, STABLES AND HOUSE BURNED TO THE GROUND-OTHER BUILDINGS BADLY SCORCHED-RAIN SAVES THE TOWN

Special to the Chronicle

Elmira, August 24.-One of the largest and most disastrous fires in the history of Woolwich township, visited this village on Tuesday night and all that is now left of the block consisting of Zilliax's Hotel and large stables, Christman's hotel and stables and the building occupied by Conrad Hahn is one mass of smouldering ruins. A CHRONICLE representative visited the scene of the fire to-day and found the village all agog with excitement as a result of the big blaze. The village had a most miraculous escape from being almost entirely swept away by fire and had it not been for the heroic efforts of its citizens from the first sound of the alarm there might have been a vastly different story for me now to relate. The buildings destroyed were situated right in the very heart of the village. Zilliax's hotel being on the four cross roads coming in from Floradale, Hawkesville, Guelph and Waterloo. The building on the side of the street opposite to the scene of the fire between Dr. Hay's office and Mr. Robert Jackson's residence, including Mr. John Miller's residence to the rear of Zilliax's hotel were saved with the greatest difficulty.

The Alarm.

About twelve o'clock the citizens of the village were startled out of their slumbers by a terrific report and crash of lightning which they knew to be dangerously near at hand. The clanging of fire bells, and the shrill shrieking of whistles soon brought them to their senses and before many minutes the streets were one seething mass of humanity all wending their way to the scene of the fire. The terrific crash which they had heard was the lightning striking the stables of Mr. Jac. Christman's hotel. The electric ball pierced the rear roof of the building and ignited the loose straw stored in that section. Mr. Christman was on the scene a few moments after and before the fire had time to gain much headway, he made a fruitless effort to quench the flames with the application of a few pails of water. But this only seemed to be adding fuel to the flames and a few minutes after the whole stable was enveloped in a fiery mantle. The old hand fire engine was on the scene shortly after the alarm was given and although it was constantly manned by willing hands it was by no means fit to cope with the flame. There was A STRONG WIND from the west fanning the flames at the beginning of the fire which very soon spread to the adjoining stables of Henry Zilliax and from thence to the hotel. Just before the roof of the latter stables fell in there was a beautiful pyrotechnic display, the tongues of fire seeming to leap high up into the air about a hundred feet, and after receding leaving the sky spangled with myriads of dissolving stars The night was pitch dark and a heavy rain was falling. It was a kind Providence that suffered the rain to fall continuously during the fire, giving the villagers the strongest possible fire protection and was probably the one thing that saved the village from almost total extinction. While the flames were rapidly spreading to Zilliax's and Christman's hotel, the wind suddenly shifted to the north and the business blocks on the opposite side of the street were immediately put in imminent danger. Shortly after the cornices along these buildings began to smoke. A large water pail brigade was however soon scattered along the roofs. It was composed of property owners and citizens who all worked like trojans, the latter just as though it was their own interests that were at stake. The heat was so intense that the glass fronts in all the buildings on that side of the street were cracked and how the workers on the roofs managed to stick to their posts, in the face of such a singeing heat is more than most people can understand. Their work was however not without effect as through their herculean efforts the property on that side of the street was saved. With regard to this the prevailing opinion here is that had these buildings ever got started the greater part of the village would undoubtedly have been wiped out.

At the same time willing hands were doing gallant work on the residences of Robert Jackson and John Miller. Both houses were pretty badly scorched, the cornices and woodwork about the windows being burnt out on Mr. Miller's house.

Heavy Losses.

The losses sustained are very heavy and will run up close to $20,000. Mr. Henry Zilliax has the heaviest loss, which when everything is summed up will amount to nearly $10,000. Besides his hotel and the large stables in connection all the hotel furniture and other contents were burned, including nearly $1000 worth of choice liquors stored away in his cellar. To this may be added about twenty tons of hay, a large quantity of oats and some twenty- five cords of hardwood. He carried insurance to the amount of $3,700,

$1,700 in the Economical of Berlin and $2,000 in the Gore.

Mr. Christman's loss is placed between seven and eight thousand dollars, with $2300 insurance in force at the time of the fire. The loss includes hotel and contents and three valuable horses, together with other stable contents, etc.

Mr. Conrad Hahn loses dwelling valued at about $1200.

Will He Rebuild?

When asked whether or not he would rebuild Mr. Zilliax told your representative that he would not be in a position to make any definite statement with regard thereto until he had more fully ascertained his loss.

Sparks.

Messrs. Charles Janzen, Fred Weidenhammer and Wm. Ziegler rendered valuable assistance on Miller's house.

Mr. Wm. O'Neill lost a valuable horse and rig which he had stabled in Christman's barn. The outfit was valued at $200

Among Mr. Christman's losses were three horses and six pigs. The horses were thoroughbreds which he was getting ready for exhibition at the fall shows and be naturally feels this part of his loss very keenly.

Elmira citizens are handling the village council without gloves at the present time for having such an antiquated and entirely inadequate system of fire protection, Tis said that the council is now considering the advisability of establishing a steam pumping station near the mill or buying a steam engine and other schemes to lock the door after the horse is stolen.

All the private papers of both Mr. Christman and Mr. Zilliax were saved. Between sixty and seventy dollars is still confined in the safe of Mr. Zilliax which at time of writing had not cooled off enough to be opened.

The G. T. R staff had an engine and flat car in readiness to run to the nearest town for assistance had the fire fighters been unable to confine the flames.

The only personal belongings which Mr. Zilliax saved out of the fire was the suit of clothes on his back.

Mr. M. Weichel did good execution with a small hand pump which he brought up out of his cellar. We understand Mr. Henry Dunke presented him with a five dollar bill for assistance rendered on his buildings.

Desolation now stares the villagers in the face.

Mr. Geo. Klinck burnt his hands rather badly in his efforts to save his property. His brother Charles burnt the soles of his feet on the hot tin of the roof.

A fine new Bell piano and an organ were among the destroyed contents of Zilliax's Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'Neill generously turned their house open to the family of Jacob Christman who were left homeless through the fire.

Mr. Zilliax and family have taken temporary quarters at the residence of his brother in law, John L in.

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ELMIRA FIRE.

Another Account from Our Own Correspondent.

Elmira, Aug. 24th-The most disastrous conflagration that has visited Elmira, took place last night shortly after midnight. The fire was first discovered in J. Christman's hotel stable and only a few minutes elapsed before the whole building was in flames. Adjoining the stables was the Union Hotel and C. Hahn's residence, and both being frame structures they quickly succumbed to the devouring element. East of the Union Hotel was Zilliax's stable, which caught fire and spread to the hotel, in spite of all efforts to save it. The fire was now at its height and all efforts were put forth to save the buildings on the opposite side of the street, which from the intense heat started to burn at the cornices in many places. By almost superhuman efforts the flames were extinguished and that side of the street saved. John Miller's residence, north of Zilliax's hotel, was in great danger and almost fell a victim to the devouring element. It can scarcely be seen how it was saved, but it escaped with considerable damage.

It was at one time thought that the whole town would go up in flames, but the wind and the rain were in its favor and the citizens felt relieved when danger was past. Sparks flew in all directions.

The losses are partly covered by insurance, and very little was saved. All, or nearly all, hotel furniture was burnt. J. Christman lost all his horses, and also one belonging to Wm. O'Neill.
The origin of the fire is supposed to have been from lightning, although not such a heavy shock was felt. The town this morning presents quite a desolate appearance.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 25 Aug 1898, p. 4

Jacob married Louisa Miller 16 May 1875, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Peter B. Miller and Sophia Winkler) was born 5 Jul 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97214
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1888, Chippawa Hill, Arran Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Elmira Signet 9 Jun 1904 p. 1, col. 3

Messrs Philip and Jacob Christman attended the funeral of their brother William, at Port Elgin last week. Deceased was a successful and prosperous farmer living several miles from Port Elgin. A few days prior to his death he met with an accident, a cow having fallen against him and fractured his leg. The wounded member was bandaged and all seemed to be well with the patient. A few days later he was seized with pain in the head and on Wednesday morning while attempting to take breakfast he expired suddenly. He was the youngest son of the late Henry Christman, spent his youth and early manhood in and near Elmira and removed to near Owen Sound and later to Port Elgin, many years ago. He had reached the age of 50 years and 5 months.

William married Phillipena Durst 22 Sep 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Phillipena (daughter of Philipp "Philip" Durst and Barbara Hollinger) was born 4 Mar 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1953, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158537

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• Name: Melinda Braun
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26164
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1876, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1888, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Death of Mrs. Jacob B. Brown

There died at the family residence, Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Feb. 19, 1917, Melinda Christman, beloved wife of Jacob B. Brown, in her 59th year. The deceased had been ailing for nearly a year but had been confined to her bed since New Year's. The late Mrs. Brown was born in Elmira in 1857. On the 4th of June, 1877 she was married to Mr. Jacob Brown of Woolwich. Her husband and five children are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving wife and mother. The children are: C. C. Brown, Vancouver; Mrs. Noah Schade, Vonda, Saskatchewan; Mrs. J. W. Jordan, Vancouver; Sergt. George Brown with No. 1 General Hospital, France, and Miss Greta, at home. All of her family were near her except George and a step-daughter, Mrs. S. H. Moyer, Munson, Alta. The late Mrs. Brown was a resident of Listowel for about 25 years. She was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church. Interment was made at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver.

Elmira Signet - Apr 5, 1917

Melinda married Jacob B. Braun 4 Jun 1876, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Georg Jakob "Jacob" Braun and Wilhelmine Prenkert) was born 11 Mar 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 Apr 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1940, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucinda Christman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127624

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91060

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91058

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164983

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91059

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114248P
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Misfortune: 1910, Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario; drowned

Notes:

FORMER ELMIRA MAN MEETS TRAGIC DEATH - On Sunday word reached here that Herman Christman, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Christman here, had been drowned at Pembroke, where he had been living for the past few months. Particulars obtained later state that he and two other men left Pembroke on Friday to go duck shooting on Mud Lake several miles from Pembroke. No uneasiness on their account was felt when they did not return on Friday evening, because parties often spend a night at a hunter's cottage there in order to get a shot in the morning. When they did not return next day, however a search was begun, and early Sunday morning the dead bodies of the three men were found in shallow water not far from the shore. From all appearances the death of the unfortunate men was not primarily due to drowning, but to cold and exhaustion they not being able to make headway in the miry bottom of the lake and reach shore when their canoe upset.

The remains were brought to Guelph where Mrs. Christman's parents live, and were buried on Wednesday. Among those who went over to the funeral from here were: Mrs. Elizabeth Christman, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Christman, Mrs. Jane Christman, Mr. Henry V. Christman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunke, Mrs. Fred Conrad, sr., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunke, Mr. C. Klinck, sr., the Misses Carrie and Lizzie Klinck, Messrs. F. C. Meyer, Adolph and Herman Werle and Henry Conrad.

Elmira Advertiser Nov 3 1910

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• Name: Otto Leopold Christman
• _FSFTID: 94TH-SKB
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114249

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114250

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• Name: Amelia Harper
• Name: Milly Christman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26149
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Music Teacher
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. Amelia Harper A resident of Waterloo for more than 30 years, Mrs. Amelia Harper, 69, widow of the late J. Al. Harper, died at her home, 28 Young street, east, Waterloo, Monday evening [June 21, 1937]. Prior to her illness she was an active member of Knox Presbyterian church. During her residence in Waterloo, Mrs. Harper gained a wide circle of friends. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Christman of Elmira, Mrs. Harper was born in Elmira. Her husband predeceased her two and a half years ago and she is survived by one son, Dr. G. E. Harper, and one daughter Mrs. [Pauline] H. A. Rogers, both of Waterloo, four grandchildren, one sister, Miss Bertha Christman, Elmira, and three brothers, George Christman of Elmira, Charles Christman of Windsor and Otto Christman of Orillia. The funeral was held from her late residence Wednesday afternoon [June 23]. Interment was made at Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. James Fleming, pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, Waterloo conducted the services.


Waterloo Chronicle, Friday, June 25, 1937, page 10

Amelia — John A. Harper. John was born 17 Apr 1865, Arthur Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 29 Jan 1935, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26150
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1934, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada

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CHARLES A. CHRISTMAN

Funeral service for Charles A. Christman, 91, of Elmira, was conducted Monday, Aug. 14, In the chapel of the Dreisinger Fu-neral Parlour. Rev. Walter Mc-Cleary officiated and burial was in the Elmira Cemetery. Mr. Christman, formerly of Windsor, died Friday after a short illness at Preston Springs Gardens, Preston. He was born at Elmira Sept. 29, 1869. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Christman, he lived in Windsor for about 60 years before returning here. He was a member of Gale Presby-terian Church. His wife, the former Etta Winn. predeceased him. Surviv-ing are a son, Carl W. of Clear-water, Fla.. and a brother, Otto of Orillia.

Elmira Signet Aug 16 1961 pg 5

Charles married Etta Winn 20 Feb 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Etta (daughter of Stephen Howard Winn and Elizabeth Ann Hawke) was born 3 Jun 1873, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1948, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26151
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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CHRISTMAN - In Elmira, May 26th, Ida E. Christmann, daugther of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Christman, aged 38 years and 7 months.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26144

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• Name: Clara Christman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26147

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• Residence: 21 Arthur St. N., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26145
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Miss Bertha Christman

Miss Bertha Christman, 75, of 21 Arthur St. North, Elmira, died Monday at the Elmira Private Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Christman. A lifelong member of Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira, she was church organist for over 50 years.

Surviving are two brothers, Charles of Elmira and Otto of Orillia.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. when removal was made to Gale Presbyterian Church for the funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial was in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. H.L. Simpson officiated.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26152
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1934, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario

Otto — Alice Smith. Alice was born 1884; died 1956, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26146
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith, Carrage Shop
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 118th Battalion
• Occupation: 1916, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoe butter

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26148

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• Name: Margaret Marks
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182353

Margaret — Jacob Marks. Jacob was born Feb 1860, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96796
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer General
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wine Clerk, Hotel
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

After a protracted illness of a complication of diseases, there passed away at the home of his mother on Mill St., Henry Christman, son of Mrs. Jane Christman and the late John Christman. He was a great help to his mother and the sister that stays at home, and they will sorely feel the loss of him. Besides this sister, another sister, Mrs. Williams, of Dillon, Montana, and a brother, Mr. Philip Christman, of Denver, Colorado, mourn his departure. Deceased had reached the age of 46 years, 9 months and 25 days.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J Strempfer and Rev. A. W. Craw officiating. The pall-bearers were six cousins of deceased, namely John, Oscar and George Christman and Fred, Henry and Emanuel Conrad.

Elmira Signet Sep 3 1914 pg 2

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• Name: J. W. Christman
• Name: Walter Christman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82220
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dry Goods Clerk
• Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dry Goods Merchant
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1895, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Elected Office: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor of Hespeler
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dry Goods Merchant

Notes:

FUNERAL OF J. W. CHRISTMAN

The funeral of the late J. W. Christman of Hespeler was held on Friday afternoon. There was a large gathering of friends and relatives from near and far, who came to pay their last tributes of respect to one they esteemed in life. The suddenness of his taking-off made the blow doubly hard to bear, and Mrs. Christman consequently was prostrated with grief and unable to accompany her husband's remains even to the church. Had she been able to do so, the eulogy paid him by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Stewart, would have comforted her.

The pastor spoke of the deceased as a useful and energetic member of the Presbyterian church; a teacher in its Sunday School; one who desired to exercise his faith in everyday life, and one whom he was pleased to call a friend. His demise is a loss to both the church and community.

To those who knew the deceased as a commercial traveller only, he was liked for his kindly demeanor and the sunshine of his intercourse.

The Berlin News Record Thu, Apr 14, 1910 Page 9

James married Euphemia "Effie" Jardine 20 Jun 1895, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Euphemia (daughter of William Jardine and Jane Thompson) was born 24 Jun 1873, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1939, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Christman
• _FSFTID: KGVP-TGZ
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114679
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96798
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; death

Notes:

Mother Bereaved Twice In Few Days

News Of Death of Last Surviving Member of Family Held Back For Fear of Too Great a Shock

The two last surviving children of Mrs. Jane Christman's family of seven children, passed away within several days of each other. Word was received this week of the death and burial of her son Philip H. Christman at Denver, Colorado, following a paralytic stroke. He was widely known in mercantile circles there. Mrs. Christman was informed of the son's death this week. Word of the death of her daughter, Agnes Christman, who was well-known in town, reached here on Tuesday but was not passed on to Mrs. Christman immediately for fear that news of the deaths of her last two children within such a short time of each other and so sudden would be too much.

The funeral service of Miss Agnes Christman was held at 10: 30 Thursday morning from the Dreisinger Funeral home. Interment was made in the family plot, in Elmira. Rev. J. Ure Stewart conducted the funeral services.

The account of the death of Philip Christman as recorded in a Denver paper was as follows:

Mr. Christman was born in Elmira, Ontario, on March 22, 1876. He came to Denver, 27 years ago and had lived here since. He was a member of Masonic Lodge, No. 84 A.F. and A.M. He is survived by his wife and a daughter of Denver, his mother, Mrs. Jane Christman, and a sister, Agnes of Elmira. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday after at the Olinger Mortuary, Speer boulevard and Sherman street. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery."

The death of Miss Agnes Christman took place at the Old People's Home in Kitchener. Deceased was born in Elmira on Sept. 13, 1872. Her death followed a short illness of flu which later developed into pneumonia. On Monday she expressed a wish to have her mother come to see her, but owing to Mrs. Christman's age, which is nearly 90, it was thought advisable for her not to go.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-18167

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97210
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1900, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; salesman

Notes:

"Mr. Christman was born in Elmira, Ontario on March 22, 1876. He came to Denver 27 years ago and had lived here since. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 80 A.F. and A.M. He is survived by his wife and a daughter of Denver, his mother, Mrs. Jane Christman, and a sister, Agnes, of Elmira. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at the Olinger Mortuary, Speer boulevard and Sherman street. Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery."

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Mother Bereaved Twice In Few Days

News Of Death of Last Surviving Member of Family Held Back For Fear of Too Great a Shock

The two last surviving children of Mrs. Jane Christman's family of seven children, passed away within several days of each other. Word was received this week of the death and burial of her son Philip H. Christman at Denver, Colorado, following a paralytic stroke. He was widely known in mercantile circles there. Mrs. Christman was informed of the son's death this week. Word of the death of her daughter, Agnes Christman, who was well-known in town, reached here on Tuesday but was not passed on to Mrs. Christman immediately for fear that news of the deaths of her last two children within such a short time of each other and so sudden would be too much.

The funeral service of Miss Agnes Christman was held at 10: 30 Thursday morning from the Dreisinger Funeral home. Interment was made in the family plot, in Elmira. Rev. J. Ure Stewart conducted the funeral services.

The account of the death of Philip Christman as recorded in a Denver paper was as follows:

Mr. Christman was born in Elmira, Ontario, on March 22, 1876. He came to Denver, 27 years ago and had lived here since. He was a member of Masonic Lodge, No. 84 A.F. and A.M. He is survived by his wife and a daughter of Denver, his mother, Mrs. Jane Christman, and a sister, Agnes of Elmira. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday after at the Olinger Mortuary, Speer boulevard and Sherman street. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery."

The death of Miss Agnes Christman took place at the Old People's Home in Kitchener. Deceased was born in Elmira on Sept. 13, 1872. Her death followed a short illness of flu which later developed into pneumonia. On Monday she expressed a wish to have her mother come to see her, but owing to Mrs. Christman's age, which is nearly 90, it was thought advisable for her not to go.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97211
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Sad, Sudden and Mysterious

A very sad and unexpected death was that of Mr. David L. Christman, youngest son of Mrs. J. Christman of Elmira. The young man died at Toronto where he was employed in a whole-sale house. He enjoyed good health until a few days before his death. The first symptoms he noticed were small dark spots appearing under the skin on different parts of the body.

Then his nose began to bleed and as all ordinary means to stop the bleeding failed, a doctor was called in who succeeded with some difficulty in stopping the flow of blood. The patient felt considerably better and when his brother lay down to sleep beside him on Wednesday evening (of last week) nothing serious was feared. But when the brother awoke on the following morning he found the pillow saturated with blood. The patient had already lost consciousness and the efforts of two doctors, who were at once summoned, failed to revive him. He died in short time being suffocated by the quantity of blood in the air vessels. The doctors were very much puzzled and said they had never met with a similar case. They thought a blood vessel burst and clogged up the circulation, but a definite, adequate solution of the case they could not give.

The corpse was brought to Elmira and buried on Saturday afternoon. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their sudden loss.


THE ELMIRA ADVERTISER, March 23, 1899

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• Name: Katherine "Catherine" Becker
• Name: Katherine "Catherine" Lenz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401313
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Private House
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1948, 5 Charles St. N., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Katherine married Ludwig "Louis" Lenz 19 Mar 1893, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ludwig (son of Conrad Lenz and Elizabeth Grein) was born 5 May 1857, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Katherine married Peter P. Becker 7 Apr 1915, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Peter (son of Heinrich "Henry" Becker and Louise Pimper) was born 24 Sep 1853, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70181
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labor Brick Works
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

William — Dianna Zinkan. Dianna (daughter of John H. Zinkan and Salome "Sarah" Clemmer) was born 27 Jul 1872, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucinda "Lucy" Fries
• Residence: 27 Whitney Place, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96746
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1932, 87 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Lucinda Fries

Mrs. Lucinda Fries, 83, of 27 Whitney Place, died Tuesday in K-W Hospital after a lingering illness.

Born Jan. 10, 1873, in Woolwich Township, she was a daughter of the late Frederick Conrad and the former Elizabeth Christman. She came to Kitchener 26 years ago.

A member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, she was also a member of the Happy Hours Club and belonged to several sewing clubs for many years.

Her husband, Michael Fries, predeceased her Dec. 31, 1932. Her marriage to Mr. Fries took place in Elmira Jan. 10, 1892.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Hilda) Bruder and Mrs. Harold (Delphine) McCarley, both of Kitchener; four brothers, Jacob, Henry, Emmanuel and Fred Conrad, all of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. William Witzel of Los Angeles. Mrs. Olga Class of Waterloo and Mrs. Bertha Dunham of Buffalo. Four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The body is at the Schreiter Sandrock Funeral Home until Thursday at 12: 30 noon when removal will be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church for a memorial service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Elmira Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. Dr. John Schmieder will officiate.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Lucinda married Michael Fries 10 Jan 1892, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Michael (son of Michael Fries, Sr. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Frey) was born 11 Sep 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114236
• Birth: 30 Apr 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1935, Fontana, San Bernardino, California, United States

Notes:

Jacob Conrad
By Record Staff Writer

Elmira - Jacob Conrad of Elmira died today at the Martin Rest Home here. He was 92.

Mr. Conrad was born in Woolwich Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Conrad. He was a resident of this district all his life and a member of St. James' Lutheran Church. His wife, the former Priscilla Strome, predeceased him.

Surviving are two brothers, Henry and Emanuel, both of Elmira, and one sister, Mrs. George Class of Waterloo.

The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until noon Friday when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for service at 2 pm. Interment will be in St. James' Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rev. H.W. Baetz will officiate.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Jacob married Annie Priscilla "Priscilla" Strohm 3 Jun 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Jeremiah M. Strome and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Peppler) was born 26 Feb 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1941, Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Witzel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32419
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
• Residence: 1925, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Notes:

CONDUCT SERVICES FOR MRS. WITZEL

Funeral services have been conducted for Elizabeth Witzel of 13835 Gilmore St., Van Nuys.

Mrs. Witzel died Thursday at the age of 84 and the funeral services were held Saturday at Pierce Brothers South Cities.
Survivors Include her husband William and a niece Mrs. Grant Bruder.

Interment was in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Pierce Brothers Van Nuys was in charge of arrangements.

The Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet Tue, May 08, 1962 Page 19

Elizabeth married William Robert Witzel 1 Jul 1905, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Heinrich "Henry" Witzel and Margaret S. Wilhelm) was born 12 Oct 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1963, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried , Roosevelt Memorial Park, Gardena, Los Angeles, California, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Fries
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96758
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

MRS. JACOB FRIES

by Record Correspondent

ELMIRA. Nov. 24 - Mrs. Jacob Fries of Elmira died at 7 a.m. today at her residence, 23 Queen St. following a lengthy illness. She was 63? Years old.

Formerly Matilda Conrad, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Conrad of Elmira, she was born in October, 1879. She was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church and an active member of the Ladies' Aid Society. She married in Elmira on May 15, 1900.

Surviving are her husband, four sons, Clayton of Waterloo, Frederick of Bridgeport, Gordon of Kitchener and Ralph of Elmira; two daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Margaret) Bossence of Woodstock and Mrs. George (Desma) Lewis of Kitchener; 23 grandchildren; four brothers, Jacob, Fred, Henry and Emmanuel of Elmira; and five sisters, Mrs. Frank (Bertha) Dunham of Elmira, Mrs. Peter (Katherine) Becker of Waterloo, Mrs. Michael (Lucinda) Fries of Waterloo, Mrs. George (Olga) Class of Waterloo and Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Witzel of Los Angeles, Calif. One brother, William, died about six years ago.

The funeral service will be held privately at the house at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, with a public service at St. James' Church at 2: 30 p.m. Burial will be in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery in Elmira. Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate. Remains will rest at the residence until the funeral.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Matilda — Jacob F. Fries. Jacob (son of Michael Fries, Sr. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Frey) was born 5 Apr 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Feb 1966, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Olga Louise Class
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198214
• Residence: 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1980, 205 Lourdes St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

CLASS, Olga L.

At the K-W Hospital on Saturday, March 15, 1980, after a lengthy illness, the former Olga Louise Conrad, of 205 Lourdes St.. Waterloo, age 98 years.

A member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Mother of Carl of Waterloo. sister of Emmanuel Conrad of Elmira. One granddaughter, Bonnie Class of Cambridge (G), also survives. Predeceased by her parents; her husband, George; one daughter in infancy; one grand-daughter, Peggy; four brothers and five sisters.

Friends called at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, where the funeral and committal service were held yesterday with Rev. Gerald W. Scholz officiating. Interment in the Union cemetery, Elmira.

Elmira Signet March 19 Mar 1980 Pg 18

Olga married George John Class 12 Apr 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of John Class and Caroline Israel) was born 30 Jul 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1930, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198035
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laster, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1956, 12 South St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Frederick Conrad

ELMIRA Frederick Conrad. 72. of 12 South St., Elmira, died Sunday at K-W Hospital. He had been in hospital for six weeks.

Mr. Conrad was born in Elmira. Aug. 12, 1884, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Conrad, Sr. He lived all his life in the Elmira district Mr. Conrad was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira.

Surviving are his wife. the former Florence Strome; three sisters, Mrs. William Witzel, Los Angeles; Mrs. Bertha Dunham, Buffalo, Mrs. Olga Class, Water loo: three brothers, Jacob, Eman uel and Henry, all of Elmira.

The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor where service will be conducted in the chapel Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Elmira Cemetery. Rev. Frank Malinsky will officiate.

Frederick — Anna Florence "Florence" Strome. Anna (daughter of Franklin M. Strome and Helena Elizabeth Battenberg) was born 21 Mar 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bertha Dunham
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96759
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

DUNHAM, Bertha - Mrs. Frank Dunham, 78, of 31 Devitt Ave. N., Waterloo, died today at K-W Hospital after an illness of three weeks.

She was the former Bertha Conrad, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Conrad of Elmira, and lived most of her live in Elmira.

Mrs. Dunham was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, a charter member of the Lutheran Church Women and a charter member of Trillium Rebekah Lodge, Elmira.

Her husband died in 1930, and two sons, Frederick and Clifford, died last year.

Surviving are one son, Harry of Waterloo; five daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Beatrice) Fraser of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Moore (Dorothy) Mountain of Lancaster, N.Y., Mrs. Charles (Elma) Hemmerick of Waterloo, Mrs. James (Lorraine) Fisher of St. Agatha and Mrs. Rigby (Grace) Cross of Buffalo, N.Y.; three brother, Henry, Emmanuel and Jacob, all of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Olga Class of Waterloo; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

The body is at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, Waterloo, where a Rebekah Lodge service will be conducted at 7: 30 p.m. Wednesday and a funeral service at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. H. W. Baetz of Elmira will officiate and burial will be in Elmira Union Cemetery.

Elmira Signet - 1 Sep 1965, page 21

Bertha married Franklin "Frank" Dunham 24 Jan 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Franklin (son of Lorenzo Dunham and Martha Cooper) was born 14 Jan 1882, Binbrook Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 8 Aug 1930, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96760
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1967, 27 Riverside Dr., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CONRAD, Henry - On Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1975 at the K-W Hospital, aged 86 years, of Elmira.

Beloved husband of Margaret Cunningham; stepfather of Donald of Elmira, Mrs. Jean Reidel, Mrs. Melvin (Marie) Holman, Mrs. Roy (Joyce) Lichty, Mrs. William (June) McLaughlin, all of Elmira; brother of Mrs. Olga Class of Kitchener and Emannuel Conrad of Elmira; three brothers and five sisters predeceased him.

Friends may call at the Drei singer Funeral Parlor, Elmira, after 7 p.m. today, until Saturday noon, when removal will be made to St. James Lutheran Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial in the Elmira cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Feb 1975 pg33

Henry — Anna Catherine "Annie" Hoelscher. Anna (daughter of Adam Hoelscher and Margaret Rosenberg) was born 2 Sep 1890, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Henry — Margaret Ann May Irene MeWhiney. Margaret was born 6 Mar 1906, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Sep 1981, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Manly Conrad
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198037
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Emanuel married Olivia Sophia Vollmar 6 Jun 1916, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Olivia (daughter of Henry Vollmer and Caroline Durst) was born 19 Apr 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26289
• Residence: 1949, , Florida, USA

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• Name: Enoch Herman Christman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198180
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milk Vender
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1971, 18 Queen St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John E. Christman

Funeral service will be held today (Wednesday) at St. James Lutheran church, Elmira, at 2:30 pm for John E. Christman of 18 Queen street, Elmira, who died Monday at K-W hospital. He was 92 years of age.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ida Durst. He is survived by daughter, Verda (Mrs. N. E.) Bauman of Kitchener; sons, Orrie of Waterloo and Horace of Kitchener; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Burial will follow in Elmira cemetery.

John married Ida Durst 1 Oct 1902, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Ludwig Durst and Sophia Stumpf) was born 22 Jun 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26294

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• Employer: Elmira P. U. C., Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55479
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milk Vendor
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: Bef 1946, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Oscar Christman, 67, died suddenly while visiting the creamery in Elmira on Saturday.

A native of his district, Mr. Christman was a part-time employee of the Elmira P.U.C. for the past three years. Previously he worked at Waterloo and before coming to reside in Elmira three years ago, farmed with his brother in Peel Township.

Surviving besides his wife, the former Clara Schedewitz, are one brother, John, Elmira, and one sister, Mrs. Clara Wiltse, of Florida.

The funeral was held Tuesday from his home on Factory St., to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Interment was in Elmira Cemetery. Rev. Frank Malinsky, pastor of St. Paul's Church, officiated.

Elmira Signet 13 Oct 1949

Oscar — Clara Schedewitz. Clara (daughter of John Schedewitz and Barbara Lackenbauer) was born 4 Mar 1886, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171045

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96463

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26290

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197651
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197652
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114229

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• Name: Melinda L. Kolb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90771

Melinda — Josiah Kolb. Josiah (son of Elias Kolb and Rebecca Zant) was born 24 May 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jacob Henry Braun
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29718

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29719

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406301

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26168

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• Name: Emma Louise Schade
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406302

Emma — Conrad Noah Schade. Conrad was born 8 Feb 1875, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1970, Creston, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Creston, , British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Amelia Melinda Jordan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406304

Amelia — John William Jordan. John was born 3 Feb 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1920, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29721

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406306

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406307