Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Janet Common

Female 1864 - 1901  (37 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Janet Common was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Janet Cornell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114412
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian North America
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Janet married John Cornell 13 Jun 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Hubbard Cornell and Sarah Leathorn) was born 6 Jul 1859, Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 26 Oct 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Leethorn Cornell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1960, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Sarah Jane Cornell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jun 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1890, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Annie Cornell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 May 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. John Leslie Cornell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Dec 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Leethorn Cornell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Janet1) was born 18 Aug 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1960, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Leethorn Knack
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93461
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1960, 33 Queen St. W., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Mary married Herman Charles Knack 20 Dec 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Herman (son of Frederick Knack and Louisa Dorothea "Dorothea Brandt) was born 22 Sep 1882, , Germany; died 1961; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Dorothy Knack  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1992.
    2. 7. Jeanetta Louise "Nettie" Knack  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 8. Hazel Viola Knack  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1910, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1994, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 9. Gladys Knack  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1914; died 10 Mar 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 10. Russell Carl Knack  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Nov 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1947, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 11. Ruth G. Knack  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1923; died 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Sarah Jane Cornell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Janet1) was born 25 Jun 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1890, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80908

    Notes:

    . Died, In North Dumfries (Branchton) on Wednesday, November 26th, Sarah Jane, Beloved Daughter of John and Janet Cornell, Aged 2 Years and 5 Months, Funeral, To-morrow, (Friday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock, from the residence of her parents, Branchton, to Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, November 27th, 1890.


    Funeral Card


  3. 4.  Annie Cornell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Janet1) was born 16 May 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93462


  4. 5.  John Leslie Cornell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Janet1) was born 26 Dec 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93463

    John — Gertrude L. Filsinger. Gertrude (daughter of Noah Filsinger and Emeline "Emma" Spies) was born Nov 1887, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1960, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Dorothy Knack Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Janet1) died Bef 1992.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166011


  2. 7.  Jeanetta Louise "Nettie" Knack Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Janet1) was born Aug 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Jeanetta Louise "Nettie" Adam
    • Name: Nettie Knack
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225589
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    ADAMS, Mrs. Jeanetta (Nettie) - At Hilltop Manor Nursing Home, Cambridge on Friday January 15, 1993. Jeanetta (Nettie) Louise Adams (nee Knack), aged 83 years of Cambridge formerly of Kitchener. Mrs. Adams was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church. Beloved wife of the late Walter Adams who predeceased her in 1976, dear sister of Mrs. Hazel Snutch of Cambridge. Also survived by her nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by her parents, brother Russell and 3 sisters, Dorothy Brown, Ruth Thorman and Gladys Adams. Friends and relatives called at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West, Kitchener where the Funeral and Committal Service was held (today) Monday at 4 p.m. Reverend Harold Brill officiated. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Golden Hours of St. Matthews Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    Cambridge Reporter 16 Jan 1993

    Jeanetta — Walter Harold Adam. Walter (son of Karl "Charles" "Carl" Adam and Wanda Emmaline Doede) was born 20 Jun 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 8.  Hazel Viola Knack Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Janet1) was born 27 Sep 1910, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1994, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Hazel Viola Snutch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165410
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SNUTCH, Hazel Viola - At the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Sunday, January 9, 1994, in her 84th year. Hazel Snutch (nee Knack) of Cambridge beloved wife of the late Arthur Snutch. Dear mother of Don and his wife Evelyn of Charolette [sic]N.C., Bob and his wife Betty of Sardis, B.C., and Brenda her husband Ted Ostrowka of Cambridge. Loved grandmother of 15 grand children and 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 4 sisters Nettie Adams, Gladys Adams, Dorothy Brown and Ruth Thorman and 1 brother Russell Knack. Friends will be received at COUTTS & SON FUNERAL HOME 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge on Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 7 -9 p.m. A Private Family Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 12, 1994. Don Davidson of St. David's Anglican Church officiating. Interment Mount View Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Cambridge, 540 Coronation Blvd., Cambridge, N1 R 3G2.

    Hazel — Arthur Alfred Snutch. Arthur was born 6 Jun 1906, Arnesby, , Leicestershire, England; died 22 May 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Bob Snutch  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Brenda Snutch  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. Donald Arthur Snutch  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1931, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1983, Leesburg, Lake, Florida, United States; was buried , Cremated.

  4. 9.  Gladys Knack Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Janet1) was born 1914; died 10 Mar 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Gladys Adams
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109793
    • Residence: 1950, 246 Louisa St, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ADAMS - Mrs. Gladys (Herbert) at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday March 10, 1992. Gladys Adams (nee Knack), age 77 years, of 284 Clyde Road, Cambridge (G), formerly of Lucan Street, Waterloo. Mrs. Adams was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church. Beloved wife of the late Herbert W. Adams who predeceased her in 1972. Dear mother of Linda and her husband Brian Baird of Kitchener, Ron and Jan of Guelph. Lovingly remembered by her nine grandchildren, Kristie, Deanna, Matthew, Lance, Leslie, Michelle, Kimberly, Jennifer and Charlene, sister of Mrs. Janetta Adams and Mrs. Hazel Snutch, both of Cambridge (G). Predeceased by her parents, brother Russell and two sisters Dorothy and Ruth. The funeral and committal service will be held at St. Matthews Lutheran Chapel on Thursday at 4 p.m., Reverend Barbara Weatherall officiating. Interment Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Medical Day Care or St. Matthews Lutheran Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy by the family and may be arranged through the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West, Kitchener, 745-9495. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

    Gladys — Herbert W. Adams. Herbert died 1972. [Group Sheet]


  5. 10.  Russell Carl Knack Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Janet1) was born 25 Nov 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1947, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166008


  6. 11.  Ruth G. Knack Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Janet1) was born 1923; died 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Ruth G. Thorman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349688

    Notes:

    RUTH THORMAN

    Funeral for Ruth Thorman, 37 Moore St, will be held Friday at St.. Peter's Lutheran Church at 2 p.m.

    Mrs. Thorman, 50, died today it Golden Years Nursing Home.

    She was born In Cambridge and lived all her life and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

    Survivipg are her husband Elmer, son Robert and daughters Carole, Janice and Donna all of Cambridge, sisters Mrs. Nettie Adams, Mrs. Gladys Adams, both of Kitchener and Mrs. Arthur (Hazel) Snautch of Cambridge and two grandchildren.

    Friends and family will be received at Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., until Friday noon followed: by the service at the church. Interment will be at Park Lawn Cemetery.

    Donations to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer Society as expressions of sympathy would be appreciated by the family.

    The casket is to be closed, by request of the family.

    Ruth — Elmer Henry Thorman. Elmer (son of Henry Thorman and Lydia Einwechter) was born 9 Oct 1912, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1989, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1989, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Janice Mary Thorman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1952, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 16. Robert John "Rob" Thorman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Aug 1954, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1994, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Apr 1994, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Bob Snutch Descendancy chart to this point (8.Hazel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Janet1)

  2. 13.  Brenda Snutch Descendancy chart to this point (8.Hazel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Janet1)

  3. 14.  Donald Arthur Snutch Descendancy chart to this point (8.Hazel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Janet1) was born 20 Jan 1931, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1983, Leesburg, Lake, Florida, United States; was buried , Cremated.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109790

    Notes:

    SNUTCH, Donald Arthur - Died suddenly. in Leesburg, Florida. on Friday November 14, 2003, in his 73rd year.

    Don Snutch formerly of Galt is the beloved husband of Evelyn; dear father of Sharon Bouchard (Alain) of Hespeler, Donald (Kathleen) of Ottawa. Carey McNaughton (Don), Sherry Straus both of North Bay, Stephen (Nancy) of Sarnia, Carl (Lori), William (Tamara) and Donald (Melinda), all of Trenton; dear brother of Brenda Ostrowka (Ted) of Cambridge and Bob Snutch (Betty) of Chilliwack B.C. Also lovingly remembered by 17 grand-children, four great-grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews.

    He was predeceased by his parents. Arthur and Hazel Snutch and two children in infancy, Stephen and Tracy. A memorial service will conducted in the Chapel of Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 96 St. Andrews St. Cambridge (www.funeralscanada.com) on Saturday November 22, 2003 at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow in Coutts Cottage. Cremation has taken place.

    As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Alzheimer Society.

    Donald — Evelyn. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Stephen Snutch  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2003.
    2. 18. Tracy Snutch  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2003.

  4. 15.  Janice Mary Thorman Descendancy chart to this point (11.Ruth3, 2.Mary2, 1.Janet1) was born 23 Nov 1952, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Janice Mary Dolbeer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349689

    Notes:

    DOLBEER, Janice Mary (nee Thorman)

    Passed away peacefully in Cambridge on Sunday, February 9, 2014 surrounded by family, in her 61st year. Jan was born to the late Ruth Knack and Elmer Thorman November 23, 1952, predeceased by her brother Robert Thorman. Jan was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. Janice is survived by her husband Craig; her daughters Jessica and Maggie; and her sisters: Donna Graham, Carol Thorman and Carol Thorman (nee McDonald). Janice was a teacher with the WRDSB for 32 years. Janice loved spending her winters in Tucson, Arizona and her summers in Southampton, Ontario. Visitation will be held at the Lounsbury Funeral Home , 1766 Franklin Boulevard, Cambridge on Wednesday, February 12th from 4 - 6 and 7 - 9 p.m. A celebration of Janice's life will be held on Saturday, February 15th at 1 p.m at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 810 King Street, East, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to Cambridge Memorial Hospital where Janice received excellent care. Condolences/donations/directions www.lounsburyfuneralhome.com (519) 658-9366

    Waterloo Region Record 11 Feb 2014

    Janice — Craig Dolbeer. [Group Sheet]


  5. 16.  Robert John "Rob" Thorman Descendancy chart to this point (11.Ruth3, 2.Mary2, 1.Janet1) was born 20 Aug 1954, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1994, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Apr 1994, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349691

    Notes:

    THORMAN,

    Robert John (Rob)-Peacefully, at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday, April 23. 1994, in his 40th year. Beloved husband of Carol MacDonald; devoted father of Kelly, Julie and Scott, all at home. Rob is survived by his three loving sisters, Carol, Janice (Mrs. Craig Dolbeer) and Donna (Mrs. Randy Graham), all of Cambridge. Greatly missed uncle of 27 nieces and nephews plus one great-niece. Son-in-law of Robert MacDonald and Shirley MacDonald, both of Cambridge. Rob was born in Cambridge and was a lifelong resident of the area. Predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Ruth (Knack) Thorman. Rob was President of E. Thorman Construction Ltd. He was also an active supporter of Cambridge Minor Sports as a coach of Preston Minor Softball, Preston and Cambridge Minor Hockey Associations and Cambridge Minor Baseball. He helped coach the 1993 Single A Provincial Champion Major Tyke Cubs. He was a past president of the Cambridge Home Builders' Association and former Church Council Chairman of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 588 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 26, 1994 at 1: 30 p.m., with Rev. Norris Heubner officiating. Interment in Park Lawn Cemetery.

    The Record Newspaper 25 Apr 1994 pg A 11

    Robert — Carol MacDonald. (daughter of Robert MacDonald) [Group Sheet]