Elisha Hewitt

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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2015.1
• Immigration: 1819, , Canada
• Residence: 1823, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Elisha Hewitt, came from New York State in 1819 at age of 19, his wealth consisted of one half dollar and an extra pair of socks; he sold the socks for fifty cents and with the dollar bought an axe; settled on his farm 1823, died Oct 1863, owning several hundred acres of land.


A Few Notes on the Early History of Chalmers' Church, Winterbourne" - by Rev. A. M. Hamilton, M. A.

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At this corner, where the road divides, several of the earliest settlers made: their homes. The first to take up land near Capt.. Smith's was Elisha Hewitt, who was born in Cayuga, in northern New York State, in January 1800. His mother was a native of Maryland. He came to Canada in 1819, giving a jacknife to get across the Niagara River at Black Rock. He first worked for John Brubacher, near Berlin, and after that, for four years, at any job he might find. When he came to the township of Waterloo his capital consisted of half a dollar and an extra pair of socks. He sold his socks and then he had enough to buy an axe. From this small beginning he acquired several hundred acres of land. Not only this, but he was married three times and raised a family of fifteen children.

In the fall of the year 1823 Elisha Hewitt took up his farm in the township of Woolwich and in the same year married Rachel Cress, who, with her father, mother, two brothers and a sister, had come along with Mr. Erb in 1806. The Cress family settled at what is now St. Jacob's, in Woolwich, while Mr. Erb was in Waterloo township. One thing that is remembered of Elisha Hewitt is that he made large quantities of maple sugar.

Rachel Cress, Hewitt's first wife, died Dec. 2nd, 1846, at the age of 49 years and eight months. In the first family were: Ephriam married Jane Wright, moved to Wisconsin. Eliza married to Josh. Scheidel, lives in Berlin. Elisha married Catherine Benner, lived on the next farm north of C. D. Bowman's near West Montrose, and is now living in Berlin. Elizabeth married to Alex. Singer, moved to Michigan. Mary married to James Woolner, lives in Peel' township. Peter married Margaret Donaldson ; their home was in Winterboume. Rachel, who is Mrs. Pollock, now living near the old home.It is a remarkable fact that of the first family of seven all are yet living but Elizabeth and she was killed by a runaway accident.

Hewitt's second wife was Elspet Meldrum, who died Jan. 28th, 1860, at the age of 48 years and 3 months. In this family were: Margaret married to John Hillcock, Peterborough. Charlotte married to Daniel Kennedy, 'Toronto. Annie married in Tonawanda, 'N. Y. Jessie married to Joseph Benner, moved to Culross towmship where she died. Helen married Rev. Mr. Groff, lived near Breslau. Alexander died when a young man.

The third wife was Ann Hamilton, and their two children were Elsie and Wilhelmina, who with their mother, who married again, went to live at Ripley, near Kincardine.

Elisha Hewitt died October 8th, 1863, at the age of 63 years and 9 months.

The Early History of Elora, Ontario, and Vicinity by John R. Connon

Elisha married Rachel Cress 1823, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of Simon Cress and Catharine) was born 6 May 1797, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 2 Dec 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elisha — Elspit Meldrum. Elspit (daughter of Alexander Meldrum and Mrs.) was born 12 Oct 1811, , Scotland; died 28 Jan 1860; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elisha married Ann Hamilton 1 May 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ann (daughter of Donald Hamilton and Mary Henderson) was born 1830, Down Reay, Rey, Caithnessshire, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2015.2
• Occupation: 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: Bef 1895, , Illinois, USA

Notes:

Ephraim Hewitt, "resided east of Winterbourne, in Woolwich Township, where he followed farming for a number of years, then he moved to Illinois, U. S."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Baraboo, Sauk Co, WI

Nonagenarian Succumbs. Ephraim Hewitt Passes Away After Illness of Five Weeks.

Ephraim Hewitt passed at the age of 95 years having been ill of senile decline for the past five weeks. Mr Hewitt was born in Toronto, Canada, Feb 15, 1819. He married in 1836 to Miss Jane Wright. They moved to Mazomainie in the early 1860s and later came to Baraboo. Mr Hewitt resided on a farm in Fairfield Township for a number of years, but has made his home with his daughter, Mrs Mary Whistance, who resides east if the city hotel , for 20 years.

Mrs. Hewitt died in 1899.

Of the ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt the following survive; Ephraim Hewitt, Arkansas; Daniel Hewitt, Wildona, Colo; Arthur Hewitt, Baraboo; Frank Hewitt, Fairfield; Mrs George Fuller (Belle Hewitt)MInnestoa; Mrs Mary Whistance,Baraboo; and James Hewitt. who's whereabouts are unknown. Mr. Hewitt was a life long member of the Methodist Church. Up to a short time before his death he had the use of all his faciulties, his eye sight being well preserved.

Feb 28, 1914

Ephraim married Jane Wright 1842, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Arthur Wright and Jane MacKie) was born 18 Feb 1823, , Scotland; died 30 Dec 1900, Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Fairfield Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eliza Hewitt
• Name: Elizabeth "Eliza" Schiedel
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2015.3
• Residence: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Eliza Hewitt, "was married to Joshua Schiedel. They resided near New Dundee where he died some years ago."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Elizabeth Hewitt, " no report received of her neither do we know anything of her family."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].


In 1901 Eliza was living with her son Elisha in Port Elgin, Ontario.

Elizabeth married Joshua Schiedel 5 Mar 1848, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joshua (son of John Schiedel and Mary Kuehler) was born 16 May 1825, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Jun 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2015.5
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Elijah Hewitt, "resides north of West Montrose, in Woolwich Township, where he is engaged in farming."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Elisha — Catharine Benner. Catharine (daughter of Jacob Benner and Annie "Nancy" Bear) was born 9 Jun 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misfortune: killed by a runaway accident
• Name: Betsy Hewitt
• Name: Elizabeth Singer
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2015..6
• Residence: 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1880, Bear Creek, Emmet Co., Michigan
• Misfortune: 27 Jul 1882, Petroskey, Emmet, Michigan; killed in accident

Notes:

A Sad Accident

About 1 o'clock on Saturday afternoon last, as Mrs. A. Singer, living a few miles west of this village, was driving along the road in a buggy near her house, and while coming down a small hill the horse became frightened and started to run, and when near the foot of the hill one of the wheels struck a stump, throwing Mrs. Singer to the ground, striking on her head in such a manner as to break her neck, killing her instantly. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her untimely death. The afflicted family have the hearty sympathy of a large circle of friends and neighbors in the bereavement.

Elizabeth married Alexander Singer 12 Jan 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of William Singer and Katherine Coon) was born 20 Oct 1826, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1915, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Woolner
• Eby ID Number: 000136-8373.1
• Residence: 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --

Notes:

Mary Hewitt, "is married to James Woolner, a farmer. They resided in Woolwich Township for many years, now reside near Clifford, Ontario."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Mary married James Woolner 16 Mar 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of William Woolner and Phyllis Grey) was born 1831, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00027-2015.9
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

Notes:

Peter Hewitt, " is married and resides in Clifford, Ontario."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Peter married Margaret Donaldson 16 Jan 1861, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 1846, Of, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachel Pollock
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2015.10
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Land Lady
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Rachel Hewitt, " the youngest, was married to Mr. Pullock. They reside near Winterbourne, on part of the old homestead."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Rachel married John Pollock 4 Feb 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of William Pollock and Ellen "Helen" Watson) was born 1839, , Scotland; died Bef 1891. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189851716
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51102

George — Hannah Warner. Hannah (daughter of George M. Warner and Nancy Gofton) was born 11 Feb 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1922, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Pioneer Cemetery, Listowel, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Hillock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112371
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Margaret — John Hillock. John was born Abt 1850; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jessie Benner
• Eby ID Number: 00141-8466.1
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Jessie married Joseph B. Benner 3 Feb 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Jacob Benner, son of Jacob Benner and Annie "Nancy" Bear) was born 30 Mar 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Hewitt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35836

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• Name: Annie Mindel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146195
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1870, Jamestown, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1880, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA

Annie married Christopher Mindel 16 Jun 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christopher (son of Christian Mindel and Catherine) was born 1846, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Charlotte Ellen Kennedy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273252
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

Charlotte — Daniel Martin Kennedy. Daniel was born 1843, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142632

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• Name: Ellen Kraft
• Eby ID Number: 00069-4171.1
• Residence: 1871, Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

May 5th in Bridgeport, Waterloo co., Ont. Ellen, wife of Solomon Kraft, aged 17 years, 1 month, and 5 days. Sermon by D. Wismer, and _____ Meenelly


Herald of Truth - Volume X, Number 7 - July 1873 - Page 127

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Ellen probably died from a result giving birth to her daughter who was born 4 days earlier.

Ellen married Rev. Solomon B. Kraft 23 Sep 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Solomon (son of George B. Kraft and Esther Bingeman) was born 9 Dec 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1910, Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elsie Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142900

Elsie married Thomas Gemmell 17 Mar 1886, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Matthew Gemmell and Mary Stevenson) was born 19 Oct 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1909, Huron, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143099

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222986

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222987

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76369

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222988

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222994

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222995

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222997

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• Name: Mary Ann Yost
• Eby ID Number: 00102-5709
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist
• Residence: 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Mary Ann Shiedel, "is married to Simon Yost, a grocer. They reside in Berlin."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Mary married Simon Yost 15 Jan 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Simon (son of Tobias Yost and Elizabeth Erb) was born 29 Apr 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1904; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00102-5710
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist

Notes:

John Shiedel, "is married to Florence Harper. He resides near Benton Harbor, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

John — Florence Harper. Florence was born 19 Dec 1856; died 28 Jan 1939; was buried , Coloma Cemetery, Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Allen Schüdel
• Eby ID Number: 00102-5711
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wood worker
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woodworker
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; German Baptist
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Misfortune: 1903; lost right arm in barn raising accident
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Allan Shiedel, "is married to Catharine Schaefer. He resides near New Hamburg, Ontario, where he is farming."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Allan Schiedel Passes Suddenly

The death occurred very suddenly at his home here on Wednesday forenoon, May 21st, of Mr. Allan Schiedel n his 80th year. Mr. Schiedel had been in failing health during the winter months. He had been out for a short walk in front of his home and returning to the house he collapse suddenly and expired. The deceased was born at Mannheim, Wilmot Township, on Sept. 4th, 1853. Following his marriage to Katherine Schaefer on December 12th, 1876, he farmed in the vicinity of New Hamburg until he retired to this town about 22 years ago. The deceased was a faithful and active member of the local Baptist church and was well known and esteemed by a wide circle of friends who mourn his demise. The late Mr. Schiedel was a great lover of flowers and his garden is one of the beauty spots in town. An unfortunate accident befell him in June 1903 when he lost his right arm in a barn raising accident on the farm of Noah Weber. Besides his widow he leaves one son Edward, of Haysville. Another son, Arthur, predeceased him 16 years ago. The funeral will take place from his late residence on Saturday afternoon, June 3rd, private at the home and with public service in the Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Riverside Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent Jun 2 1933 pg 1

Allan married Catharine Schaefer 12 Dec 1876. Catharine was born 18 Dec 1852, , Germany; died 27 Jul 1934; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lucinda Messenger
• Eby ID Number: 00102-5712
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist

Notes:

Lucinda Shiedel, "was married to a Mr. Messenger, a farmer. They resided near Chase, Michigan, where she died in 1887."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Lucinda — Willis Messenger. Willis was born Abt 1855, Of, Chase, Lake, Michigan, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00102-5713
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist

Notes:

Norman Shiedel, "is married and resides in Cleveland, Ohio, where he is engaged in the wire works."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Rsrch. Note:
There is a Norman Shiedel living in Colfax, Mecosta, Michigan in 1880. Posssibly might be him.

Norman married Louisa Lenhardt 20 Oct 1880, Bowne Township, Kent Co., Michigan. Louisa was born 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: Berlin Brush Co., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Brush Company - General superintendent
• Name: E. H. Schiedel
• Eby ID Number: 00102-5714
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; store clerk
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Druggist Clerk
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Business: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Brush Company
• Occupation: 1901, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; brush man?

Notes:

Elijah Shiedel, "is married to Amanda Martin. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged in business."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Business:
Started about 1891,

Business:
Berlin Brush Company started in the Berlin/Kitchener around 1891 with offices and plant located on Foundry (Ontario) Street. Joseph Bingeman, E. H. Schiedel, who was general superintendent and Jonas B. Bingeman were involved.

Elisha — Amanda S. Martin. Amanda (daughter of Benjamin S. Martin and Agnes "Nancy" Snyder) was born 19 Aug 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1922; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachel Bowden
• Eby ID Number: 00102-5715
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Rachel Shiedel, "is married to William Bowden, a tailor. They reside in New Dundee, Ontario."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Rachel married William S. Bowden 12 Apr 1892, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Henry B. Bowden and Mary Hyne) was born 1865, Babute?, Torquay, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28502

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• Name: Johnston
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57037

— Johnston. died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143357
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274919
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Peter — Maria "Mary" Steuernagel. Maria (daughter of Philip Steuernagel and Barbara Herzener) was born 25 Dec 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1903, Flint, Genesee, Michigan, United States; was buried , Avondale Cem., Flint, Genesee, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria B. Hardy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117169
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pupil
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Maria married Joseph H. Hardy 12 Feb 1879, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of William Hardy and Elizabeth Wright) was born 11 Nov 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1929, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; was buried , Guernsey Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Axt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52662
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pupil
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, 70 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1939, 70 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Ellen Axt - Mrs. Ellen H. Axt, age 85, widow of the late Conrad Axt, died on Monday, May 22nd, at her home, 70 Edward Street, Kitchener. Deceased was born at West Montrose on Feb. 20, 1854. Mrs. Axt was a member of Trinity United Church and a life member of the W.M.S. of that church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edward Schaefer at home, Mrs. Leonard Smith of Lansing, Mich., a sister, Mrs. Maria Hardy of Guernsey, Sask. Two daughters and a son predeceased her.

The Waterloo Chronicle May 26 1939 pg 3

Ellen married Conrad Axt 12 Dec 1883, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Conrad (son of Johann Christoph "John" Axt and Catharina Diebel) was born 2 Feb 1855, Queck, , Hessen, Germany; died 31 May 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29627
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Jacob married Elizabeth Penfold 7 Mar 1883, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Jesse Penfold and Hannah Wismer) was born 25 Feb 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1939, Fresno, Fresno, California, USA; was buried , Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno, California, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117335
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Name: Agnes Hewitt
• Name: Nancy "Agnes" Pritchard
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143384
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Nancy married Richard Pritchard 18 Nov 1879, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Richard was born 1852, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1934, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117338

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273899

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85165
• Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273897

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273898

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• Name: Catharine Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-228.1
• Residence: 1878, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA

Catharine married Nelson S. Bowman 10 Nov 1878, Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA. Nelson (son of Samuel S. Bowman and Levia Shantz) was born 21 Dec 1853, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1907, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124998
• Residence: 1880, Bear Creek, Emmet Co., Michigan

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125006
• Residence: 1880, Bear Creek, Emmet Co., Michigan

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125028
• Residence: 1880, Bear Creek, Emmet Co., Michigan

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125033
• Residence: 1880, Bear Creek, Emmet Co., Michigan

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127691
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0660.1
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Penticostal

William married Sarah M. Bechtel Jan 1889. Sarah (daughter of Joseph B. Bechtel and Sarah Miller) was born 30 May 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1914; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127693
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127698
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127694
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88906
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baggageman
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent Railroad
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Barkeeper, Berlin ??
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James married Elma Jane Hagey 25 Sep 1895, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elma (daughter of Levi Hagey and Isabella Clemens) was born 30 Apr 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1922. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127696
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127697
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --

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• Name: Mary Jane Husband
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233151
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

Mary — Peter John Husband. Peter died 30 Jan 1900, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233162
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233173
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233184
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

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• Name: Ellen W. McElwain
• Name: Helen Pollock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-457546
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland

Ellen married Samuel Michael McElwain 30 Sep 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel was born 1851, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222692

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68933
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labor
• Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Eleanor Springer Put Under Arrest
Eyewitness of Killings Charged As Incorrigible; Joint Funeral

Eleanor Springer, 19-year-old West Montrose district girl who was the sole survivor and an eyewitness of the weekend shooting fatalities there, was last night taken into custody and placed in the county jail. She is being held on a charge under the Female Refugees Act, gist of the charge being that she is an incorrigible, [incorrigible: not able to be corrected or reformed] Crown Attorney Clement said today. She has been remanded until tomorrow morning and will appear in court before Magistrate Polson.

May Amend Charge
Crown Attorney Clement said this afternoon that there was a possibility the charge against Miss Springer would be amended when she appears tomorrow. He emphasized that any action taken by the crown in the case was intended to be helpful for the young woman. Mr. Clement said that no definite decision has yet been made about an inquest into the death of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Letson, Wilson, Percy and Walter (Pat) Letson, but that it was unlikely any further investigation would be made. The five bodies were released to the Dreisinger funeral parlor in Elmira where the service for all five will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Letson, Wilson and Percy, slain by their cousin, Pat Letson, will be buried in a single grave at Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery. Pat Letson will be buried in the United Church Cemetery at West Montrose. Provincial Police said today that Eleanor Springer was recovering from nervous shock and is able to give a better story of what happened during the fateful night.

Grim Suggestion

Her own escape from death is almost certainly the result of the unwitting intervention of Elisha (Losh) Pollock, 87, Provincial Constable Scherer said today. Pat Letson, on the Sunday morning, had asked the girl in menacing tones if she wanted to "join Mary." Mary was Mrs. Hugh Letson who was shot down in the living room of the home about Saturday midnight with her husband and her brother-in-law Percy. Before anything could happen Mr. Pollock came in from doing some chores in the barnyard and the girl seized the opportunity to run away from the home and reached her home, three miles away, more than an hour later.


Kitchener Daily Record, Tuesday, December 30, 1947, Pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232347
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland

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• Name: Jennie Mitchell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-2429
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Jennie married William Mitchell 30 May 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Andrew Mitchell and Jessie Henderson) was born 1 Jun 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1943, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115827

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232348
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232349
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275034
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Rachel Redilia C. Letson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53605
• Birth: 19 Mar 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1932, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Rachel — Joseph C. Letson. Joseph (son of George Oliver Letson and Sarah Goodwin) was born 16 Oct 1868, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1944, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275045
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49310
• Occupation: 1899, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1901, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Simon married Sarah Ellen Baase 1 Feb 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Louis Baase and Mary Hewitt) was born 3 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30579

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30580

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149073
• Residence: 1880, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA

Notes:

Mrs. Boeldt Dies

Falls Resident 46 Years Is Victim of Short Illness; Funeral on Monday.
Mrs. Elsie M. Boeldt, 58 years old, wife of John M. Boeldt. 1620 Lockport street, died at her home early today after a week's illness from a complication of diseases. The funeral will be held from the family home Monday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock, the Rev. Herman Brezing officiating. Burial will in Riverdale cemetery. Mrs. Boeldt was born in St. Jacobs. Ont. and came to Niagara Falls 46 years ago. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Ladles Aid of the Zion Lutheran church. She had a large number of friends in the city. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Louis, of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Tefft, of Sherwood, Mich., and Miss Jessie Boeldt, Mrs. Minnie Stivers and Mrs. Anna Lapp, of this city; one brother, Louis Mindel, of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. F. Roll, of this city.

The Niagara Falls Gazette Friday March 8, 1929

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85691

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29634

Notes:

Memorable Manitobans: Louis J. Kennedy (1871-1962)
Dry goods merchant.

Born at Waterloo, Ontario on 25 October 1871, son of Daniel Martin Kennedy and Charlotte Ellen Hewett, brother of William T. Kennedy, he was educated at St. Mary's School (Toronto) and De La Salle Institute. He joined his father's lumber manufacturing business of Kennedy Brothers (Toronto) then went to the Colorado Gold Rush where he worked in building, contracting, and mining. His first experience in the dry good business occurred in 1895. He joined Marshall Fields of Chicago in 1897, returning to Toronto to the T. Eaton Company in 1898. He came to Winnipeg in 1900 and joined the staff of Gaults Limited in June 1900. By 1922 he had acquired the assets of the company and was President and General Manager. He was also a Director of Northern Shirt Company and had interests in farmland and livestock throughout western Canada. He was a member of the Carleton Club, St. Charles Country Club, and Rotary Club. He resided at 1234 Wellington Crescent for many years. He died at the St. Boniface Sanatorium on 14 March 1962 and was buried in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Sources:
"Men of Winnipeg in Diamond Jubilee Sketches," Winnipeg Free Press, December 1934. [Winnipeg Elite Study, G. Friesen Fonds, Mss 154, Box 15, File 8, University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections]

Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 15 March 1962, page 30.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 2 January 2017

Goldsborough, G. (2019). Memorable Manitobans: Louis J. Kennedy (1871-1962). Mhs.mb.ca. Retrieved 9 June 2019, from https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/kennedy_lj.shtml

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• Eby ID Number: 00069-4171.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00137-8381.2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-11948P
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; German Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202294P
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Edward — Annie E. Lindenschmidt. Annie was born Feb 1891, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Bank of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23509
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 66 Battery C.E.F., Service #336851
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Bombardier, 8th Battalion / 5th Battery
• Occupation: 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; banker

Elmer married Nellie Farquhar Gilchrist 8 May 1919, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Nellie (daughter of Angus Gilchrist and Christina Munro) was born 1891, Tiverton, Bruce Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57039

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• Name: Ella Hewitt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274924
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Military: WW1 - USA Nurse
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274921
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Umited Brethren

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274925
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274926
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274927
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274928
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Name: Barbara Hewitt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274929
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Name: Mable Gertrude Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53343

Mable — Joshua Eldon Bergey. Joshua (son of Nathaniel Bergey and Leah Shantz) was born 25 Mar 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117171
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45694

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173049P
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 108th Regiment / 29 Regiment, Service #193257
• Residence: 1918, 70 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Custom Clock
• Residence: 1921, 70 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Lulu Luella Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173060
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress White Wear Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper, Home
• Residence: 1921, 70 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Lulu married Edward John Schaefer 10 Dec 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edward (son of John Matthias Schaefer and Caroline Leiskau) was born 18 Oct 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45693

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173071
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-228.2
• Occupation: 1900, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA; telegraph operator

Notes:

Percy Bowman Rites Wednesday

Services for Percy Bowman, 76 Grand Rapids, who died Sunday evening, will be held Wednesday at 2: 30 p.m. at the Stone Funeral Home.

Mr. Bowman was born Nov. 77 1879 in Ontario and came to Petoskey when about 10 years old and attended school here. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for 50 years, 35 of them is the Union Depot at Grand Rapids, He retired bout 10 years ago.

Mr. Bowmen was a member of Durand Lodge, Ivanhoe Commandry Knights Templar Saldin Shrine of Grand Rapids.

Surviving are one brother, Vern of Lansing Rev, Lloyd Brasure will be in charge of services assisted by the Knights Templar. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

The body is at the Stone Funeral Home where friends may call.

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-228.3

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• Military: WW1 - USA
• Eby ID Number: 00002-228.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0660.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0660.3
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Keeper
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Penticostal

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0660.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0660.5
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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• Name: James Woolner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-12869
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Occupation: 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24841

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• Name: Emily Jane Gress
• Name: Emily Jane McKie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352094
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Home?
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pentecostal

Notes:

GRESS, (McKie) Emily

Of Lanark Place, Kitchener, on Friday, March 15, 1991, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Emily Woolner, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of Milton Gress; dear mother of John and Robert McKie, both of Cambridge, Hugh McKie of New Dundee, Arnold McKie and Emily (Mrs. Stanley Finney), both of Kitchener and Donelda (Mrs. Hans Hucllet) of West Montrose. Lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one sister, Alice (Mrs. Conrad Domm) of Cambridge. Predeceased by her first husband, Alex McKie in 1945; two grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Gress was born in Waterloo township and lived all her life in the Cambridge area. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, today (Friday) from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home Sunday, March 17 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment Preston cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Mar 1991 pg A13

Emily married Alexander McKie 10 Nov 1926, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of Peter McKie and Nancy McQuillan) was born 10 Jul 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Sep 1945, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Emily — Milton Gress. Milton was born 23 Mar 1898, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24843
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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• Name: Alice Ina Domm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158170
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Unitedd Bretheran

Alice married Conrad Henry Domm 29 Jun 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Conrad (son of Conrad Domm and Louisa Miller) was born 1896, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Woolner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88908
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

WOOLNER, Mary Isabel

Peacefully, on Friday, May 25, 1990, at K-W Hospital, Isabel Woolner, of Forsyth Drive, Waterloo, in her 91st year. Dear sister of Elma Scully of Waterloo; loving aunt of Drs. Patricia and her husband Maxwell Irwin of Cornwall. Also survived by her great-nieces and great-nephews, Debra Foster, Ted, Dr. Paul and Heather Irwin and their children. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 29, in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, at 1 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Dr. Grant MacDonald officiating.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 May 1990 pg A11

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188117
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273960
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53675
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53606
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Employment: Great West Felt Co., Elmira, Ontario
• Misfortune: murder, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77104
• Misfortune: 28 Dec 1947, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; murdered

Notes:

Five Die In West Montrose Quarrel; Letson Family Is Wiped Out In Waterloo County's Worst Shooting
[Excerpts from article]

A family was wiped out; a suicide committed and five are dead due to jealousy over an eighteen year old girl, Miss Eleanor Springer, in a family quarrel which started shortly after midnight Sunday morning last. The dead are: Hugh Letson, 45; his wife, Mary, 44; two brothers, Percy, 38 and Wilson, 43, and a cousin Walter (Pat) Letson. The entire Letson family was wiped out by gunfire by Pat Letson. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Letson, Wilson Letson and Eleanor Springer went to Kitchener and on the way home stopped at Bridgeport Hotel for beverages. Arriving home shortly after midnight the car was driven to the driving shed. As Wilson stepped out of the car he was blasted in the chest with a 12-gauge shotgun in the hands of Pat Letson, according to the statement given to the coroner, Dr. LeRoy Wagner, Elmira, and the Provincial police. He died instantly and fell beside the car. Then followed a very heated argument which took them into the house. Shortly after two or three shots were reported as being fired, according to the only witness of the affair still alive, Eleanor Springer. It is believed both Mr. and Mrs. Letson were killed at this time and also Percy Letson. Sunday wore on before any hint of the shooting became known. No gunshots were heard by neighbors, there being a community wedding party which most attended, the night before. It was Elisha Pollock, 87, aged cousin, slightly blind and hard of hearing found Pat Letson, on the kitchen couch, and when he failed to awaken with repeated shaking, went to the neighbours to inform them Pat was dead. He failed to see the gunshot wound in the chest. He was accompanied back by Wilfred Heinbein [Heibein] and Robert Winfield who found Pat had been shot. Dr. LeRoy Wagner was then notified and went down to West Montrose to investigate.... Provincial police were notified by Dr. Wagner and the investigation got under way.... Sometime between three o'clock and seven, Pat Letson shot himself in the kitchen when he sent the aged Mr. Pollock to the barn to do some chores.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, January 1, 1948, pg 1

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The three Letson brothers were sons of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Letson of Winterbourne, while the late Herman Letson, father of Pat Letson, was a native of West Montrose. Hugh Letson worked on his homestead farm in West Montrose. His brothers, Percy and Wilson, were employed at the Great West Felt Co. plant in Elmira, while Pat worked at the Link Belt factory in Elmira.

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Great Many Attend Funeral of Letson's

So many people attended the funeral of the Letson family held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., they overflowed the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, filled the Furniture Store, where a public address system had been placed for those to hear the service who could not see it, and still made it necessary for about a hundred to wait outside the funeral home to witness the cortege. Rev. C. L. Mitchell conducted the service, and Rev. R. M. Metcalfe gave the sermon. Pall bearers, of which there were twelve, were: Floyd Goodwin, Bert Goodwin, Leroy Goodwin, Lorne Godwin, David Goodwin, Murray Fries, A. Schmermund, H. Conrod, J. Eckert, L. Letson, W. Letson and L. Eby. Burial of Walter (Pat) Letson was made at West Montrose Cemetery. Burial of Wilson, Percy, and Hugh and Mary Letson was made in one grave at the Winterbourne Cemetery.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, January 1, 1948

Other Events:

• Interesting: crime, murder, life story
• Name: Archie Letson
• Name: Hugh Letson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-7570
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1921, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Saw Mill
• Residence: 1921, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Misfortune: 28 Dec 1947, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; murdered
• Funeral: 1948, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Five Die In West Montrose Quarrel; Letson Family Is Wiped Out In Waterloo County's Worst Shooting
[Excerpts from article]

A family was wiped out; a suicide committed and five are dead due to jealousy over an eighteen year old girl, Miss Eleanor Springer, in a family quarrel which started shortly after midnight Sunday morning last. The dead are: Hugh Letson, 45; his wife, Mary, 44; two brothers, Percy, 38 and Wilson, 43, and a cousin Walter (Pat) Letson. The entire Letson family was wiped out by gunfire by Pat Letson. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Letson, Wilson Letson and Eleanor Springer went to Kitchener and on the way home stopped at Bridgeport Hotel for beverages. Arriving home shortly after midnight the car was driven to the driving shed. As Wilson stepped out of the car he was blasted in the chest with a 12-gauge shotgun in the hands of Pat Letson, according to the statement given to the coroner, Dr. LeRoy Wagner, Elmira, and the Provincial police. He died instantly and fell beside the car. Then followed a very heated argument which took them into the house. Shortly after two or three shots were reported as being fired, according to the only witness of the affair still alive, Eleanor Springer. It is believed both Mr. and Mrs. Letson were killed at this time and also Percy Letson. Sunday wore on before any hint of the shooting became known. No gunshots were heard by neighbors, there being a community wedding party which most attended, the night before. It was Elisha Pollock, 87, aged cousin, slightly blind and hard of hearing found Pat Letson, on the kitchen couch, and when he failed to awaken with repeated shaking, went to the neighbours to inform them Pat was dead. He failed to see the gunshot wound in the chest. He was accompanied back by Wilfred Heinbein [Heibein] and Robert Winfield who found Pat had been shot. Dr. LeRoy Wagner was then notified and went down to West Montrose to investigate.... Provincial police were notified by Dr. Wagner and the investigation got under way.... Sometime between three o'clock and seven, Pat Letson shot himself in the kitchen when he sent the aged Mr. Pollock to the barn to do some chores.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, January 1, 1948, pg 1

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The three Letson brothers were sons of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Letson of Winterbourne, while the late Herman Letson, father of Pat Letson, was a native of West Montrose. Hugh Letson worked on his homestead farm in West Montrose. His brothers, Percy and Wilson, were employed at the Great West Felt Co. plant in Elmira, while Pat worked at the Link Belt factory in Elmira.

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Great Many Attend Funeral of Letson's

So many people attended the funeral of the Letson family held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., they overflowed the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, filled the Furniture Store, where a public address system had been placed for those to hear the service who could not see it, and still made it necessary for about a hundred to wait outside the funeral home to witness the cortege. Rev. C. L. Mitchell conducted the service, and Rev. R. M. Metcalfe gave the sermon. Pall bearers, of which there were twelve, were: Floyd Goodwin, Bert Goodwin, Leroy Goodwin, Lorne Godwin, David Goodwin, Murray Fries, A. Schmermund, H. Conrod, J. Eckert, L. Letson, W. Letson and L. Eby. Burial of Walter (Pat) Letson was made at West Montrose Cemetery. Burial of Wilson, Percy, and Hugh and Mary Letson was made in one grave at the Winterbourne Cemetery.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, January 1, 1948

Archibald — Mary Ann Goodwin. Mary (daughter of Gillis Goodwin and Alice Franklin) was born 22 Oct 1903, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1947, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166968
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1921, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Other Events:

• Employment: Great West Felt Co., Elmira, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166969
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1921, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Crime: 28 Dec 1947, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; murdered his family

Notes:

Five Die In West Montrose Quarrel; Letson Family Is Wiped Out In Waterloo County's Worst Shooting
[Excerpts from article]

A family was wiped out; a suicide committed and five are dead due to jealousy over an eighteen year old girl, Miss Eleanor Springer, in a family quarrel which started shortly after midnight Sunday morning last. The dead are: Hugh Letson, 45; his wife, Mary, 44; two brothers, Percy, 38 and Wilson, 43, and a cousin Walter (Pat) Letson. The entire Letson family was wiped out by gunfire by Pat Letson. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Letson, Wilson Letson and Eleanor Springer went to Kitchener and on the way home stopped at Bridgeport Hotel for beverages. Arriving home shortly after midnight the car was driven to the driving shed. As Wilson stepped out of the car he was blasted in the chest with a 12-gauge shotgun in the hands of Pat Letson, according to the statement given to the coroner, Dr. LeRoy Wagner, Elmira, and the Provincial police. He died instantly and fell beside the car. Then followed a very heated argument which took them into the house. Shortly after two or three shots were reported as being fired, according to the only witness of the affair still alive, Eleanor Springer. It is believed both Mr. and Mrs. Letson were killed at this time and also Percy Letson. Sunday wore on before any hint of the shooting became known. No gunshots were heard by neighbors, there being a community wedding party which most attended, the night before. It was Elisha Pollock, 87, aged cousin, slightly blind and hard of hearing found Pat Letson, on the kitchen couch, and when he failed to awaken with repeated shaking, went to the neighbours to inform them Pat was dead. He failed to see the gunshot wound in the chest. He was accompanied back by Wilfred Heinbein [Heibein] and Robert Winfield who found Pat had been shot. Dr. LeRoy Wagner was then notified and went down to West Montrose to investigate.... Provincial police were notified by Dr. Wagner and the investigation got under way.... Sometime between three o'clock and seven, Pat Letson shot himself in the kitchen when he sent the aged Mr. Pollock to the barn to do some chores.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, January 1, 1948, pg 1

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The three Letson brothers were sons of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Letson of Winterbourne, while the late Herman Letson, father of Pat Letson, was a native of West Montrose. Hugh Letson worked on his homestead farm in West Montrose. His brothers, Percy and Wilson, were employed at the Great West Felt Co. plant in Elmira, while Pat worked at the Link Belt factory in Elmira.

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Great Many Attend Funeral of Letson's

So many people attended the funeral of the Letson family held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., they overflowed the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, filled the Furniture Store, where a public address system had been placed for those to hear the service who could not see it, and still made it necessary for about a hundred to wait outside the funeral home to witness the cortege. Rev. C. L. Mitchell conducted the service, and Rev. R. M. Metcalfe gave the sermon. Pall bearers, of which there were twelve, were: Floyd Goodwin, Bert Goodwin, Leroy Goodwin, Lorne Godwin, David Goodwin, Murray Fries, A. Schmermund, H. Conrod, J. Eckert, L. Letson, W. Letson and L. Eby. Burial of Walter (Pat) Letson was made at West Montrose Cemetery. Burial of Wilson, Percy, and Hugh and Mary Letson was made in one grave at the Winterbourne Cemetery.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, January 1, 1948