Rev. Justus August Schmitt

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• Name: J. A. Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173043
• Immigration: 1871
• Naturalization: 1883
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Gardner
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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REV. J. A. SCHMITT

District Evangelical clergymen, in cluding two men who joined the ministry through his efforts, attended the funeral services this afternoon of Rev. J. A. Schmitt, 51 Wil helm street, retired Evangelical pastor.

Attending the services were many friends from district points including his widow, one daughter, Mrs. H. G. Strobel of Howell, Mich., six sons, C. A. E. of Detroit, Ezra W. Windsor. August P. Howell, Mich, Samuel O., Winnipeg, Milton H., of Kitchener and J. Albert, of Kitchener. A former wife, Adaline Young. died 49 years ago.

Justus married Mary Oestreicher 6 Jul 1892, Crediton, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 13 May 1860, Crediton, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Justus married Adeline M. Young 22 Nov 1877, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Adeline (daughter of Philip Leonard Young and Evelyn Evaline "Emiline" Englehardt) was born 1857, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1891, Alsfeldt, Minto Township, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lakeview Cemetery, Howell, Livingston, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Albert Schmitt
• Name: Albert Smith
• Name: J. Albert Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173050
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student High School
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Elected Office: 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener
• Elected Office: 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - Kitchener
• Elected Office: 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor

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J. Albert Smith, a native of New Hamburg, received his public and secondary school education in Kitchener before joining Mutual Life Assurance Company and later Canada Cement Company Limited. He served Kitchener as alderman eight times and was mayor from 1935 to 1937. He was elected president of the Ontario Mayors' Association and was on the executive of the Dominion Mayors' Association. He was a member of the Kitchener Water Commission and the Public Utilities Commission. A past president of the Kitchener Horticultural Society and the developer of Rockway Gardens through his Work-for-Relief Plan, he was president of the Ontario Horticultural Association in 1931. He was elected to the provincial legislature in 1937 and was appointed commissioner of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario. He received the King George Coronation Medal (1937), the OHA Silver Medal (1967) and the Kitchener Medal (1971).

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Justus Albert Smith (1894\endash 1971) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He served as mayor of Kitchener from 1935 to 1937 and represented Waterloo North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1937 to 1943 as a Liberal.

He was born in New Hamburg on June 7th, 1894 and was educated in Kitchener public school and Waterloo Collegiate Institute. He worked for the Mutual Life Assurance Company and then the Canada Cement Company as a district representative for many years. Since these were war times, he found it difficult to do business with German spelling of his surname and so had the German spelling "Schmitt" changed to the English spelling "smith". Smith served on the Kitchener Water Commission and the Public Utilities Commission. He was president of the Ontario Mayors' Association and also served on the executive of the Dominion Mayors' Association. Smith was also a president of the Kitchener Horticultural Society and, in 1931, was the president of the Ontario Horticultural Association. Smith helped develop the Rockway Gardens in Kitchener by creating a public works program to beautify the city of Kitchener during the depression years. This employed many men. He was appointed Hydro Commissioner for the province of Ontario on October 6. 1937. Smith died of cancer July 5, 1971 at the age of 77.

"Justus Albert Smith - Wikipedia". 2022. En.Wikipedia.Org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justus_Albert_Smith.

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EX-HYDRO OFFICIAL
J. A. Smith dies; former mayor, MPP

J. Albert Smith of 50 Turner Ave., a former Kitchener mayor, former MPP and best known recently for his horticultural interests, died today at the K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 75.

In 1935 Mr. Smith became the first Kitchener mayor to be elected by acclamation, being re-elected in 1936 and 1937 without a contest.

He set another political record when he was elected to the legislature as a Liberal in 1937, with a margin of over 9,000 votes, the largest ever attained by a candidate in the riding of Waterloo North. Also in 1937 he was appointed commissioner of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario.

Mr. Smith entered politics as a Kitchener alderman in 1926 and was later elected to the Kitchener water commission and the Public Utilities Commission.

Although one of the youngest mayors in the province, he was elected president of the Ontario Mayors Association and to the executive of the Dominion Mayors Association.

He was also a former vice-president of the Ontario Municipal Electric Association.

During his three years as mayor he introduced the work for relief plan which resulted in the development of Rockway Gardens among other projects.

Provincial recognition of his interests in horticulture came in 1931 when he was elected president of the Ontario Horticultural Association, which had a membership of 80,000.

Between 1927 and 1932 he was president of the Kitchener Ho ticultural Society, holding various executive positions with the group until 1964 when he was appointed the society's managing director.

Mr. Smith received the King George coronation medal for civilian service in 1937, the Ontario Horticultural Society's silver medal in 1967 and the Kitchener

medal in 1971.

He was a member of Zion United Church.

Born in New Hamburg, a son of the late Rev. and Mrs. J. A Schmitt, he received his publics and secondary school education in Kitchener before joining the Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Canada Ltd. and later Canada Cement Co. Ltd.

Surviving besides his wife, the former Leoma Klehn, whom he married in 1918, are one son Louis J. of London; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Elaine) Fiton of Kitchener and Mrs. Ralph A. (Phyllis) Forbes of Waterlocoand five grandchildren.

The body will be at the Rat Bechtel Funeral Home after noon Wednesday where Rev. F. J. Roberts and Rev. G.. Barthel will conduct the service Thursday at 2 p.m. Cremation will follow.
The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Donations to the Kitchener Horticultural Society will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Tue, Jul 06, 1971 Page 3


Elected Office:
Years Served: 1927-34, 1935-37 (Mayor)

Justus married Leoma Klehn 10 Oct 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leoma (daughter of Louis H. Klehn and Augusta Clara Elise Preuss) was born 27 May 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406466

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• Name: C. A. E. Schmitt
• Name: Carl Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32231
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Real Estate Agent
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Business: 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. A. E. Schmitt Real Estate and Investments
• Business: CA 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Overland Sales Co.
• Occupation: 1919, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; real estate

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Husband of Former Manchester Woman Dies

C. A. Edward Schmitt, a Detroit realtor for 50 years, and husband of Sara Luise Scheurer, formerly of Manchester, died Friday afternoon. He was 73.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are five brothers, Ezra W., Milton, J. Albert, Samuel, and August of Howell; and a sister, Mrs. Martha Strobell.

Funeral services were Monday at 11 a. m. at the Harry A. Neely Funeral home in Detroit. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Manchester, at 1 p. m.

The Manchester Enterprise (Manchester, Michigan) 29 April 1954; page 4, col. 7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45562
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Office

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406468

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173046
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant Tailor
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173047
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Traveling Salesman, Dry Goods, House
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Milt Schmitt, Ex-Eaton Head, Dies

Former manager of the T. Eaton Company Ltd. store here Milton Henry (Milt) Schmitt, 74, died last night of a heart attack at his home, 479 Lancaster St. West, Bridgeport.

He was found dead today seated in a chair in front of the television set which was still on.

Born Sept. 6, 1887, in Tavistock, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Schmitt. He spent most of his business career in Kitchener. Mr. Schmitt joined the Lang-Tracey Company one of Kitchener's pioneer retail stores in 1910 and managed the furniture department when the firm sold out to Eaton's in 1927.

Mr. Schmitt transferred to the Eaton staff and was named manager in 1930.

His wife, the former Maude Elizabeth Gastmeier, predeceased him Dec 1, 1958. He was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Retired Business and Professional Men's Club.

Surviving are two sons: Donald E. G. of Noranda, Que., Murray H. of Kitchener, three brothers, J. Albert Smith of Kitchener, Samuel O. Smith of Wilsons, August Schmitt of Howell, Mich., and eight grand-children. A daughter, Doris, two brothers and two sisters also predeceased him.

The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where service will be conducted Saturday at 2 pm by Rev. F. M. Faist and Rev. G. F. Barthel. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Photo attached to obit. Passes - M. H. (Milt) Schmitt, 74, former manager of T. Eaton Company Kitchener store, died today.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record - Thu, 5 Oct, 1961

Milton — Elizabeth Maude Gastmeier. Elizabeth (daughter of Otto Gastmeyer and Catherine Kleeberger) was born 20 Jan 1890, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1958, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173048
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sales Lady, Dry Goods Store
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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MISS ADELINE SCHMITT

Miss Adeline Schmitt died at Hamilton on Monday. Private funeral service will be held at the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home Thursday at two o'clock Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery. The remains are resting at the funeral home.

K-W Record, Wed March 8, 1944

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• Name: Elaine Dorothy Fitton
• Name: Elaine Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110749
• Residence: 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ELAINE FITTON Mother, teacher and role model 1924 - 2007 Elaine Dorothy Fitton, J. Albert and Leoma Smith's eldest of three, passed away, peacefully at Columbia Forest Long Term Care, on Saturday, March 24, 2007, in her 82nd year. Predeceased by her parents; beloved husband, Arthur and brother, Louis Smith. A warm, gentle and loving lady, she will be affectionately remembered for her joy in her family - son, Peter and wife Tori; granddaughters, Allison and Carolyn; sister, Phyllis Forbes and husband Ralph; niece, Elaine Forbes Ormston and family; nephews, Russell Forbes, Jeffrey and Peter Smith and families and sister-in-law, Joan Devlin and family; for her dedication as a mother; for her commitment to her students as teacher, guidance counsellor and charities sponsor at Waterloo Collegiate and as superintendent of the Beginners Department at Zion United Church; for her creativity as reporter for the A-Spire at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; and for her cheerfulness, good humour and thoughtfulness towards all who knew her. Elaine was born in Kitchener where she attended Kitchener Collegiate Institute and thereafter graduated from the University of Western Ontario. Elaine attended Ontario Teacher's College where she received her Certificate and then practiced at St. Catherine's Collegiate and then at Waterloo College. She continued teaching English and French for 25 years at Waterloo Collegiate Institute retiring in 1987. She wished to thank her relatives and friends for their love and support during her illness. She also asked that you do a kind deed in her memory. Friends are invited to visit with family on Saturday, April 21, 2007, from 2-5 p.m. in the Fireside Reception Room of Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo. A private service will he held for the family. Condolences for the family or donations to KidsAbility Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home.

The Record Newspaper - Mar. 26, 2007

Elaine — Arthur Horace Fitton. Arthur was born 1 Jul 1924, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Phyllis Jacqueline Forbes
• Name: Phyllis Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181295
• Residence: 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Phyllis — Ralph Ainslie Forbes. Ralph was born 3 Aug 1924; died 11 Sep 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lou Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181297
• Residence: 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Louis — Joan Devlin. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165783
• Residence: 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Doris Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165524

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DORAS SCHMITT - Doras, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schmitt, who died at the home of her parents, 65 Hains? Avenue, Saturday noon, will be buried privately Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be held from her late residence at 2: 30 o'clock and thence to Woodland Cemetery for interment. Rev. G. F. Barthel will be in charge.

Doras had been ill one week. Blood-poisoning, resulting from a nail which pierced her foot caused her death.

Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Donald and Murray Schmitt.

Kitchener Daily Record 9 Nov 1931 pg 17

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165786
• Residence: 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada