Philip Christman

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• 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

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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: 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

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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

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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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• Residence: Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Young St., Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26159
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Corporal, 118th Battalion

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Dr. Grant E. Harper at Heritage House, St. Jacobs on Thursday, June 12, 1985. Dr. Grant E. Harper, formerly of 13 Dunbar Rd. S., Waterloo, father of John E. Harper of Waterloo, and David G. of Birmingham, Mich. Futher funeral arrangements will be announceed in tomorrow's edition of The Record or may be obtained by calling the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 746-9495


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Jun 1985

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• Name: Bertha Pauline Rogers
• Name: Pauline Harper
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26160
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Clerk

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Kitchener Waterloo Record, Saturday, November 24, 1973, page 27
ROGERS, Mrs. Hugh-At the K-W Hospital, on Friday, November 23, 1973, after a lengthy illness, Pauline Harper, of 28 Young Street. E., Waterloo, age 71 years; a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, The Red Cross Association, chairman of the Ladies Group of the church and a past member of the choir. Lived in the K-W area most of her life. Mother of Paul, of Sudbury, Mrs. Thomas (Joan) Patterson, Route 1, St. Mary's; sister of Dr. Grant Harper of Waterloo; five grandchildren also survive; predeceased by her husband. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W. Kitchener, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel, on Monday, at 2 p.m. with Reverend Walter McLean, of Knox Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment in Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society

Bertha married Captain Hugh A. Rogers 17 Aug 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hugh (son of William Rogers, son of William Rogers and Margaret Jane Corbett) was born 19 Sep 1894, Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1963, 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-158523
• Residence: 1948, Perry, , Ohio
• Residence: 1961, Clearwater, Pinellas, Florida, United States

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26154P