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

Joseph Cressman Wismer

Male 1829 - 1914  (85 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph Cressman Wismer was born 20 Apr 1829, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153598387
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238
    • Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - odd jobs
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Notes:

    Joseph Wismer, "was born April 20th, 1829. He was married to Charlotte Hewitt who was born July 1st, 1836. They reside near Blair, Ontario, where he was engaged in farming for many years. To them were born the following children"

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    Residence:
    Lived beside his sister`s husband William Abra.

    Joseph married Charlotte Hewitt 10 Sep 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Charlotte (daughter of George Hewitt and Sarah Wildfong, daughter of John Hewitt and Barbara Wildfong) was born 1 Jul 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Susannah Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 May 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1914, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Mary Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Benjamin Hewitt Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Mar 1856, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Sep 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Adaline Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Nov 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1898; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Sarah Jane Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Hannah Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Joseph Hewitt Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jul 1868, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1945, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. John Hewitt Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 26 Apr 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Dec 1915, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 10. William Henry Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1874, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1953; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Susannah Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 29 May 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1914, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184088881
    • Name: Susan Wismer
    • Name: Susannah Ariss
    • Name: Susannah Millard
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.2
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    We regret to record the death of Mrs. Wm. Ariss, who died on Friday afternoon last, as the result of a paralytic stroke with which she was seized on the previous Wednesday morning. She was just recovering from a serious attack of heart disease. Hence no hope was held out for her recovery. Thus suddenly ended a busy life spent in the loving care of her family Funeral too place on Wednesday.

    Newspaper unknown

    Susannah married George Millard 1 Dec 1869, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of John Millard and Elisabeth Wilton) was born 1839, , New York State, USA; died 11 Apr 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Elizabeth Lottie Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Nov 1870, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1956, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 12. John Wesley Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jul 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1959; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 13. Benjamin F. Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Aug 1873, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1948, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 14. Jane "Jennie" Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1876, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Susannah married William Thomas Ariss 25 Dec 1881, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. William (son of James Ariss and Mary Batchelor) was born 7 Feb 1837, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Hannah Mabel Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Apr 1884, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 16. William G. Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Oct 1886, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 17. Hugh Griffin "Pete" Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Apr 1893, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1936, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Jan 1937, Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

  2. 3.  Mary Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.3


  3. 4.  Benjamin Hewitt Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 14 Mar 1856, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Sep 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ben Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342093
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1892, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand, Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Tire Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 65 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1938, 65 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Benjamin Wismer Dies - The death occurred in Kitchener on Tuesday of Benjamin Hewitt Wismer n his 83rd year. He was born in Blair but lived in Ayr most of his life. He was a carpenter by trade and for many years worked in the Watson and Hilborn factories. He left Ayr 27 years ago to reside in Kitchener. He is survived by the following children, his wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Ariss, having passed away in 1911: Mrs. Edward Matheson (Lottie), Orillia; Mrs. Norman Bortz (Margaret), Kitchener; Mrs. Herbert H. Wagner, (Julia), Detroit; Mrs. Elam Woolner (Adeline), Windsor; Benjamin Mr. Wismer, Oakland, Calif.; William J. Wismer, Walkerton; Mrs. Arthur Hausler (Dorothy), Detroit; Mrs. Bert Holtzhauer (Irene), Roseville. Two brothers also survive: Joseph of Ayr and William of Pontiac, Mic. There are also 28 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial was made in Ayr Cemetery on Thursday, Rev. Finlay G. Stewart officiating.

    The Ayr News Sep 22 1938

    Benjamin married Margaret Ariss 6 Oct 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William Thomas Ariss and Margaret Pender) was born 22 Oct 1867, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Mar 1911, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Charlotte Jane "Lottie" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1941, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Apr 1941, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 19. Margaret "Maggie" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1889, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 20. Benjamin Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 May 1893, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 21. Addie Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 22. William Joseph Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1898, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 23. Dora Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 24. Eldred Irene Mae "Irene" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Oct 1903, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

  4. 5.  Adaline Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 14 Nov 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1898; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Adaline Short
    • Name: Adeline Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.5
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    Adaline married William Nichol Short 26 Mar 1879, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Thomas Short and Elizabeth, son of Francis Short and Elisabeth Morris) was born 24 Jul 1858, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1942, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. James Elgin Short  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1952, Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Windsor Forks, Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    2. 26. Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Short  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Nov 1882, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Oct 1968; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 27. Joseph Leonard Short  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 May 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Sarah Jane Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.6
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist


  6. 7.  Hannah Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Cress
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.7
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. George Cress

    The death occurred, suddenly, in Toronto on Friday of Mrs. George Cress, in her 64th year. Mrs. Cress had gone to Toronto on the Sunday previous, in apparent good health, to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. F. Robson, and was taken ill on Thursday. In spite of all that medical aid could do, however, her condition became steadily worse and she passed away on the following day. She was born in Woolwich Township, but had lived in Ayr for the greater part of her life. Deceased was a member Of Knox United Church and was highly esteemed by many friends. She was a good neighbor and a kind mother. She is survived by the following family: George, Calgary; Mrs. W. Dennis, Kitchener; Mrs. H. Runstedler, Preston; Mrs. R. Luce, London; Mrs. G. Kaufman, Ayr; Mrs. E. F. Robson, Toronto; Clarence, London; John and Ernest, Ayr; also two grandchildren, Edward and James Blackie, Ayr. Three brothers also survive: Joseph Wismer, Ayr; William Wismer, St. Catharines, and Ben Wismer, Kitchener. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended. The Rev. J. W. Currie conducted the services, and the pallbearers were as follows: John, Ernest and Clarence Cress, Ira and James Loree and W. Dennis.

    The Ayr News Jun 5 1930 pg 1

    Hannah — George Hudson Cress. George (son of Philip Cress and Janet Hutson) was born 15 Jun 1864, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. George Alexander Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 May 1886, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1968, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
    2. 29. Ethel Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jul 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 30. Charlotte Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Mar 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 31. Janet "Jennie" Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jul 1894, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jan 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 32. John "Jack" Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jul 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1958; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 33. Ernest Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Mar 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1959, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Aug 1959, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 34. Bessie "Betty" Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 May 1982, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 35. Caroline "Lena" Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Aug 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 36. Margaret Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jun 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1978, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1978, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 37. Clarence Cress  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 8.  Joseph Hewitt Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 14 Jul 1868, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1945, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.8
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - Plow Works
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Sudden Death

    Joseph Wismer, Sr., Expired Tuesday Afternoon While Driving in Car

    Death came suddenly on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock to Joseph Hewitt Wismer of Ayr as he was riding in the car of Roy Hall, 13th concession of Blenheim. Mr. Wismer had been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kaufman and was walking home when picked up by Mr. and Mrs. Hall between the farms of H. C. Schlichter and W. Sherk. Mr. Wismer sat in the back seat and was chatting with Mr. and Mrs. Hall, who occupied the front seat, when he suddenly collapsed as the car was going down the hill at the Black Horse Corner. Mr. Hall drove his car to the Eph. Stager home nearby, and phoned for Dr. Woolner, who pronounced Mr. Wismer dead. Deceased had been suffering from a heart ailment for some time to which his sudden passing is attributed. Mr. Wismer was born, in Woolwich Township 74 years ago and had resided in Ayr for the past 40 years. He was known and much esteemed by a wide circle of friends who will be greatly shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He is survived by three sons and a daughter, his wife having predeceased him in October; William Wismer, Bruce; Joseph Wilmer, Ayr; David Wismer, Drumbo, and Mrs. Robbins (Florence). Also surviving are a brother, William, St. Catharines, and eight grandchildren. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor to the Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Jan 11 1945 pg 3

    Joseph married Elizabeth Carruthers 24 Dec 1889, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Carruthers and Elizabeth Theresa Sherman) was born 1 Nov 1872, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1944, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Oct 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Blanche Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. William John Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1945; was buried , Cloudslee Cemetery, Plummer Twp., Algoma District, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 40. Florence May Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Apr 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 41. Joseph Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Sep 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 42. Lillian "Lillie" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1898, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1943, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Mar 1943, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 43. David Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  8. 9.  John Hewitt Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born CALC 26 Apr 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Dec 1915, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.9
    • Occupation: 1897, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: CA 1916, 17 St. Leger St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    JOHN H. WISMER

    The death of John H. Wismer, 17 St. Ledger St., occurred at his home on Friday, December 24th, after a lingering illness of many months duration, deceased, being afflicted with pernicious anaemia. The late Mr. Wismer was a blacksmith by trade and had been a resident of Berlin for the past four years. He was 43 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at 2: 30 o'clock.

    Chronicle-Telegraph 30 Dec 1915 pg 3

    John married Edith Krampien 17 Feb 1897, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of Carl "Charles" Krempien and Maria "Mary" Schultz) was born 1871, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 44. Edward Aaron Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Aug 1897, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 4 Mar 1975; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 45. Lincoln Willis Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1905; died 11 Jan 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jan 1993, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  9. 10.  William Henry Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 28 Nov 1874, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1953; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/217875706
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.10
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Foundry

    William married Ellen Maria "Ella" Donnenwerth 1 Oct 1895, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of Henry M. Donnenwerth and Susannah Gingerich) was born 23 Mar 1877, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1949, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 46. Charlotte Jane "Lottie" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario.
    2. 47. Gerled? Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jan 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 48. William Russell "Russell" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Elizabeth Lottie Millard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 10 Nov 1870, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1956, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106096342
    • Name: Elizabeth Lottie MacKie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53590
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    MRS. JOHN A. MACKIE

    Mrs. John Alexander Mackie, 85, of 155 David St., died Sunday at the Elmira Private Hospital after an illness of four weeks.

    She was born at Winterbourne November 10, 1870. She was a member of Trinity United Church.

    Her husband whom she married March 15, 1893, at Elora, died in 1932. She was predeceased also by two sons, Harvey and Howard, and a daughter, Mrs. Otto (Elsie) Schreiber. Surviving are a son, W. G. Leonard Mackie of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Albert (Edna) Seiling of Elmira, Mrs. George R. (Gladys) Ambrose of Kitchener and Mrs. Harold C. (Beatrice) Pfeiffer of Waterloo; two brothers, John Wes- ley Millard of Winterbourne and William Ariss of Kitchener; a sister, Mrs. R. C. Cornell of Philadelphia; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

    Elizabeth married John Alexander MacKie 15 Mar 1893, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of George MacKie and Margaret Ann Hannah) was born 17 Jan 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 49. Lillian MacKie  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 29 Jul 1893; died 10 Sep 1893; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 50. Edna Viola MacKie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Jan 1897, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1974, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 51. Mabel Gladys "Gladys" MacKie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 52. Harvey MacKie  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 53. Susanna Grace "Grace" MacKie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Oct 1909; died 9 Oct 1909; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 54. Bertrice Constance MacKie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Feb 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 12.  John Wesley Millard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 12 Jul 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1959; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48797
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    John married Maggie Pierce 4 Oct 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maggie (daughter of John Pierce and Catherine) was born 23 Mar 1870, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1900; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 55. Lillie May Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Dec 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 56. George Wesley Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jan 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1918, , France.

    John married Mary Watson 17 Jan 1901, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Watson and Mary Hayes) was born Mar 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1942; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. Wesley Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 58. Lillie Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 59. Watson Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 60. John Watson Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 61. Blanche Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 62. Benjamin Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 63. William Alexander Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 May 1913, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1913, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 13.  Benjamin F. Millard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 23 Aug 1873, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1948, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167059
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Benjamin married Lucy Maud Hall 29 Dec 1897, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Lucy (daughter of James Hall and Matilda, daughter of James Hall and Martha) was born Dec 1870, , England; died 24 Jan 1954; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 64. Wilson Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1899, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 65. Florence "Flossie" Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1902, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 66. Edith Audrey Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1905, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1972, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 67. John King Millard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Oct 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1909; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 14.  Jane "Jennie" Millard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1876, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jane "Jennie" Barber
    • Name: Jennie Millard
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275390
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Jane married Francis H. Barber 6 May 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Francis (son of Francis Barber and Mary) was born 1875, , Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  5. 15.  Hannah Mabel Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 16 Apr 1884, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Mabel Cornell
    • Name: Mable Ariss
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93411
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper, Real Estate
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1940, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Hannah married Richard Charles Cornell 31 Aug 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Richard was born 1887, London, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 68. Hazel M. Cornell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Feb 1914, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 69. John W. Cornell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 16.  William G. Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 22 Oct 1886, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179544
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pipe Fitter, Gas Works
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lineman, Corporation
    • Residence: 1921, 103 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    William G. Ariss, 79, of 23 Duke St., died Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, following a brief illness.

    Born in Winterbourne, Oct. 22, 1886, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Ariss. He was employed by the Kitchener Public Utilities Commission for 52 years, retiring in 1959. He had lived in Elmira for the past three years and before that was a resident of Kitchener for many years. He was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church in Elmira.

    He was predeceased by his wife, the former Annie Thaler, in 1961. In 1963 he married the former Edna Snyder in Elmira who survives.

    There are six sons, Harold of Calgary, Marsall, George and Gordon of Kitchener, William of Galt and James of Woodstock; three daughters, Mrs. Ralph D. (Winnifred) Goldsworthy of RR 1, Preston, Mrs. Ernest (Hazel) Warnholz of RR 1, La Salle, Ont., Mrs. Lloyd (Ella) Snyder of Didsbury, Alta.; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Mabel) Cornell of Bridgeton, N.J., 30 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

    He was also predeceased by a son Edward, in March 1950, a brother Hugh, two half-brothers and three half-sisters.

    The body was at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home when removal was made to Zion EUB Church, Elmira, for a service. Rev. M.E. Reuber, minister of the church officiated. Burial was in Woodland cemetery, Kitchener. Donations to the building fund of Zion EUB Church, Elmira, [end of obit]

    Elmira Signet 16 Mar 1966 pg 8

    William married Edna May Snyder 1963. Edna died 23 Aug 1983. [Group Sheet]

    William — Annie Thaler. Annie (daughter of David M. Thaler and Sarah Schneider) was born 13 Dec 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 70. James Morley Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point died 17 Nov 1983.
    2. 71. William G. Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 72. Edward Stanley Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Feb 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1950, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 73. Harold William David Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Jun 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1985; was buried , Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta.
    5. 74. Ella May Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 75. Vera Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1915; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 76. Hazel M. Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1971, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 77. George Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada.
    9. 78. Marshall Joseph Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 79. Myrtle Winnifred "Winnifred" Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921; died 24 Oct 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. 80. Gordon Thaler Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jul 1928; died 10 Nov 2014; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 17.  Hugh Griffin "Pete" Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 5 Apr 1893, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1936, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Jan 1937, Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Pete Ariss
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53531P
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Driver, Lilery Stable
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Misfortune: 1936, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed by fall

    Notes:

    Phone Lineman Dies of Injuries

    Hugh Ariss of Preston Succumbs Week After Falling From Pole


    By Record Correspondent - PRESTON, Dec. 30 - Victim of an accident near Kissuth one week ago today, Hugh "Pete" Ariss of Kress Hill, Preston, passed away this morning at the Galt general hospital. An employee of the rural telephone service, Mr. Ariss fell from a pole and suffered injuries which today proved fatal. In his 44th year, he had been employed by the rural telephone system for two years. Prior to that, he was employed by the Preston Hydro system, and had done some line work at Hespeler. Originally, he was a farmer in the Clearview district. He is survived by his wife, nee Laura Kinzie; two sons, Griffith and Paul, both at home; four brothers, William of Kitchener, Thomas of Saginaw, Mich., and John and Benjamin of Winterbourne; and four sisters, Mrs. Robert Cornell, Upper Darby, Pa.; Mrs. John Stadelbauer, Ingersoll; Mrs. R.J. Downey, Saginaw and Mrs. John Mackie of Kitchener. Private funeral services will be held at his Kress Hill home at two o'clock Friday with public services following at the Preston Gospel Tabernacle at 2: 30. Burial will be in the Doon Cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record - 30 Dec 1936, pg 1

    Hugh married Laura Kinzie 20 Oct 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of Daniel H. Kinzie and Wilhelmina "Mena" "Minnie" Pfeifer) was born 10 Nov 1894, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 81. Paul Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 82. Griffin Gordon Ariss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Feb 1916; died 4 Jul 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

  8. 18.  Charlotte Jane "Lottie" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born 15 Feb 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1941, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Apr 1941, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Charlotte Jane "Lottie" Mathison
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290477
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

    Notes:

    Mrs. Edward Mathison - The death occurred in Toronto on Monday of Mrs. Edward Mathison, aged 53 years, after an illness of 19 weeks. Her maiden name was Charlotte Wismer, she being the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Wismer, former residents of Ayr. The Mathison family left this community about 30 years ago for Orillia, and moved to Toronto last November. Besides her husband, she is survived by six children, five sisters and two brothers. The funeral will take place to Ayr Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon, with service at Knox Untied Church at 2 o'clock.

    The Ayr News Apr 19 1941 pg 8

    Charlotte married Albert Edward "Edward" Mathison 30 Oct 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Albert was born 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  9. 19.  Margaret "Maggie" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born 23 Nov 1889, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maggie Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290478
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker, Rubber Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  10. 20.  Benjamin Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born 26 May 1893, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ben Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-183935
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Cutter, Felt Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1921, 65 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  11. 21.  Addie Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born Aug 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-183957
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  12. 22.  William Joseph Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born 18 Nov 1898, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Willie Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-183969
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    William — Neilina Margaret McBride. [Group Sheet]


  13. 23.  Dora Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born Jun 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-183980
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  14. 24.  Eldred Irene Mae "Irene" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born 21 Oct 1903, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eldred Irene Mae "Irene" Holtzhauer
    • Name: Irene Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-183991
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. Bert Holtzhauer - E. Irene Mae Holtzhauer of Nithview Home, New Hamburg, formerly of Kitchener and Roseville, passed away at Grand River Hospital, K-W Health Centre on Tuesday, July 4th, 1995. She was 91. Born in Ayr, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret (Arias) Wismer. Irene was a member of Grace United Church, Roseville, where she had been an Elder, a former Sunday School teacher and a member of the U.C.W. She enjoyed bowling and crocheting as her hobbies. Beloved wife of the late Bert Holtzhauer who predeceased her August 15, 1959. Loving mother of (Betty) Elizabeth Poll of Cambridge, Audrey and her husband Ernie Holm of Owen Sound, La Verne and his wife Brigette of Paradise, California, Rose Marie and her husband Don Wagler of Baden. She is also remembered by Dolores and her husband Randie Hopkins of Tavistock, 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Frances Holtzhauer of Kitchener. Irene was predeceased by three sons, Kenneth, William, Calvin, one daughter Merle Wood, a son-in-law Harold Poll, two brothers, Benjamin and William, and five sisters, Lottie, Margaret, Julia, Addie and Dorothy. Rested at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg. Funeral service was held Thursday at Grace United Church, Roseville, with Pastor Kyle Benger and Pastor Gerald Schwartzentruber (of Nithview Home) officiating. Interment Roseville Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Jul 12 1995 pg 14

    Eldred married Bert Holtzhauer 18 Dec 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Bert (son of Henry John Holtzhauer and Louisa Rush) was born 3 Nov 1897, Gorrie, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 15 Aug 1959; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 83. Audrey Holtzhauer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 84. La Verne Holtzhauer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 85. Kenneth Holtzhauer  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1995.
    4. 86. William Holtzhauer  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1995.
    5. 87. Calvin Holtzhauer  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1995.
    6. 88. Merle Holtzhauer  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1995.
    7. 89. Elizabeth "Betty" Holtzhauer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1926.
    8. 90. Rose Marie Holtzhauer  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 25.  James Elgin Short Descendancy chart to this point (5.Adaline2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1952, Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Windsor Forks, Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143480
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican


  16. 26.  Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Short Descendancy chart to this point (5.Adaline2, 1.Joseph1) was born 17 Nov 1882, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Oct 1968; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Kummer
    • Name: Lottie Short
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89282
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Charlotte married Oliver A. Kummer 16 Sep 1904, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Oliver (son of John Kummer and Marie Ann "Mary" Wagenplast) was born 1 Jul 1880, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1982; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 91. Edward Kummer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 1969.
    2. 92. Ruth Olive Kummer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1909, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 93. Oliver L. Kummer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jun 1915; died 8 Jan 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  17. 27.  Joseph Leonard Short Descendancy chart to this point (5.Adaline2, 1.Joseph1) was born 24 May 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leonard Short
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52995
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker, Furniture
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyteian

    Joseph married Victoria Anna Marie "Anna" Stahlbaum 22 Mar 1917, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Victoria (daughter of Johann "John" Stahlbaum and Mary Carolina Keil) was born 24 May 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Feb 1972, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  18. 28.  George Alexander Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 3 May 1886, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1968, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58390
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - shop
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1923, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Notes:

    George Cress Passes

    A former Ayr resident, George Cress, passed away suddenly in Calgary on Saturday. He was in his 83rd year. Born in the former Cress house on Willison St., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Cress. He received his education in Ayr, after which he worked in the village with his father, who was a carpenter. He then went West where he had resided for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Tessie Henderson. Surviving are one brother, Clarence (Ted) Cress of Port Credit, and four sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Dennis, Kitchener; Mrs. Roy (Bessie) Luce, London; Mrs. Gordon (Lena) Kaufman, Perry's Corners, and Mrs. E. F. (Margaret) Robson, Toronto. Funeral service was held in Calgary on Wednesday.

    The Ayr News Sep 5 1968 pg 9

    George — Tessie Henderson. Tessie was born 1 Nov 1887; died , Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  19. 29.  Ethel Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 2 Jul 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ethel Runstedler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66792P
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Ethel married Herbert A. Runstedler 20 Jun 1915, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Herbert (son of Margaret "Maggie" Runstedler, son of Isaac August "August" Runstedler and Mary Ann Erb) was born 29 Dec 1885, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 94. George Runstedler  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 95. Betty Runstedler  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 96. Charlotte Runstedler  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1989.
    4. 97. Phyllis Runstedler  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 1989.
    5. 98. James H. Runstedler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Nov 1989, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 99. John Cress "Jack" Runstedler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2004, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

  20. 30.  Charlotte Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 9 Jul 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Mar 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Charlotte Dennis
    • Name: Charlotte Loree
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341587
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1970, 29 Tamroth, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Werlich Dennis Passes - The funeral service for Mrs. Werlich Dennis of 29 Tamroth Close, Kitchener, was held from the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, Monday. She died at St. Mary's Hospital Thursday following a brief illness. She was 78. The former Charlotte Cress, she was born in Ayr, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George cress. She lived in Kitchener for 20 years and was a member of Highland road United Church. She was predeceased by her first husband, burton Loree, in 1918 and her second husband Werlich Dennis, in 1951. Surviving are a son, Ira Loree of Kitchener; a daughter, Mrs. J. D. (Margaret) Couch of Kitchener; a brother, Clarence Cress of Mississauga; three sisters, Mrs. Roy (Bessie) Luce of London, Ont.`; Mrs. Elmo (Margaret) Robson of Toronto and Mrs. J. D. (Lena) Kaufman of Plattsville; 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A son, three brothers and two sisters also predeceased her. Burial was in Ayr cemetery. Rev. A. E. Holley officiated at the service.

    The Ayr News Apr 2 1970 pg 7

    Charlotte married Werlich Alfred Dennis 8 Mar 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Werlich (son of William Alfred "Alfred" Dennis and Katherine "Kate" Weissmueller) was born 11 Jan 1884, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Charlotte married Ira Burton Loree 6 Mar 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ira was born 10 Oct 1883, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1918, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 100. Ira George Loree  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Aug 1909, Hagersville, Oneida Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario; died 1987; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 101. James Edwards Loree  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Apr 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1939; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 102. Margaret Josephine Loree  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Nov 1913, Esquesing, Halton Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

  21. 31.  Janet "Jennie" Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 13 Jul 1894, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jan 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Janet "Jennie" Blackie
    • Name: Jeannie Cress
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339949
    • Residence: 1911, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Janet married James Edward Blackie 16 Sep 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of James Blackie and Jane "Jean" "Jennie" McRobb) was born 25 Sep 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Feb 1920, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 103. Edward Lionel Blackie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Aug 1912, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  22. 32.  John "Jack" Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 14 Jul 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1958; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340406
    • Residence: 1923, Wolverton, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada


  23. 33.  Ernest Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 12 Mar 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1959, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Aug 1959, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339186
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Ernest — Margaret Cruickshank. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 104. George Cress  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 105. Robert Cress  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 106. Janet Cress  Descendancy chart to this point

  24. 34.  Bessie "Betty" Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 13 Apr 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 May 1982, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bessie "Betty" Luce
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338263
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. Bessie (Betty) Luce

    Mrs. Bessie (Betty) Luce of Cambridge passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 27, 1982. She was in her 81st year. The former Betty Cress, she was born in Ayr, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Cress. She had been a resident of Cambridge for the past 20 years after spending a time in London, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Roy Elgin Luce and dear mother of George of Burlington. Also survived by one brother, Clarence (Ted) Cress of Mississauga and four grandchildren, David, Laurie, Jennifer and Melanie. Predeceased by three brothers and five sisters. Funeral service was held on Saturday, May 29th from the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, Cambridge. Interment in Ayr cemetery.

    The Ayr News 2 Jun 1982 pg 11

    Bessie married Roy Elgin Luce 19 Nov 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Roy was born 19 Feb 1896, Caradoc Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; died 8 Mar 1970; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  25. 35.  Caroline "Lena" Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 11 Aug 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Caroline "Lena" Kaufman
    • Name: Lena Cress
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339688
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Caroline married Gordon Douglas Kaufman 18 Jul 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gordon (son of Albert Edward Kaufman and Elizabeth Hall) was born 28 Aug 1899, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1984; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 107. Gordon Kaufman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 108. Richard Allen Kaufman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Nov 1945, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  26. 36.  Margaret Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 22 Jun 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1978, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1978, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Robson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338400
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. Margaret Robson of Toronto passed away in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto on Tuesday, December 5th. Beloved wife of the late Elmo "Pat" Robson; loved mother of Donald, RR 3, Bright, and loving grandmother of Mary Margaret, Peter William and great-grandmother of Jennifer, Jo-anne and Erin Elizabeth. Dear sister of Clarence Cress and Bessie Luce. Funeral service was held in Toronto on Friday. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Dec 13 1978

    Margaret married Elmo Fonger "Pat" Robson 8 Jul 1925, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elmo (son of William Thomas Robson and Mary Ann Fonger) was born 9 Mar 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1975, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  27. 37.  Clarence Cress Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born Apr 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195658
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  28. 38.  Blanche Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1)

  29. 39.  William John Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born 28 Feb 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1945; was buried , Cloudslee Cemetery, Plummer Twp., Algoma District, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57838
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1943, Otter Lake, , Ontario


  30. 40.  Florence May Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born 7 Apr 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195207
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Looper - Knitting Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1943, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada


  31. 41.  Joseph Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born 23 Sep 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57840
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - Plow Works
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  32. 42.  Lillian "Lillie" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born 23 Nov 1898, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1943, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Mar 1943, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lillian "Lillie" Lickers
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342161
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. Lillian Lickers

    Native of Ayr Passes in Windsor--Aged 45 Years

    The sudden death occurred in Windsor on Wednesday March 10, at p.m. of Lilian Wismer wife of David Lickers, aged 45 years.

    She was the daughter or Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wismer of this village. She was born in Ayr and spent her girlhood here. Many of her schoolmates, now living in different parts of the country will learn with regret of her passing.

    Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Douglas, of Woodstock; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wismer: two sisters. Mrs. Florence Robbins, Brantford and Mrs. Blanche Stewart, Weiland three brothers, William, Otter Lake, Ont., Joseph, at home and David, Drumbo.

    The funeral took place from the Ball Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon at four o'clock, with the Rev. W. J. McKeown of Galt in charge of the services. There were many beautiful floral tributes. The pallbearers were: James Burton, Ernest Cress, Alex McLeod, Jr., Robert Matheson, Ephraim Hawes and Arthur Hawes. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Mar 18 1943 pg 1

    Lillian married David Andrew Lickers 6 May 1916, Grimsby, , Lincolnshire, England. David was born 27 Jun 1892, Ohsweken, , Brant Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  33. 43.  David Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born Mar 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195210
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1943, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada


  34. 44.  Edward Aaron Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (9.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born 7 Aug 1897, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 4 Mar 1975; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164931P
    • Residence: CA 1916, 17 St. Leger St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Edward married Alice Stouffer 12 Jul 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of John Reesor Stouffer and Anna Maria "Maria" Schneider) was born 23 May 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1975; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 109. Margaret Alice Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Apr 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 110. John Edward Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Aug 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 2002, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.

  35. 45.  Lincoln Willis Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (9.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1905; died 11 Jan 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jan 1993, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176063

    Notes:

    WISMER, Lincoln

    At K-W Hospital, on Monday, Jan. 11, 1993, in his 88th year. Lincoln Wismer, of Kitchener, a retired employee of Uniroyal Goodrich, serving for 40 years and an avid amateur radio operator. Son of the late John Wismer and the former Edith Krempien. Beloved husband of Elsie Wismar (nee Miller); loving father of Douglas and his wife Winnifred, Carolyn Harrison and her husband Joseph, Barbara Wismer and Margaret Schmidt and her husband David, all of Kitchener. Will be sadly missed by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Ward. Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, 51 Benton at Church St., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday), where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the funeral home chapel on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m., Rev. Bud Penner of Grandview Baptist Church officiating. Interment First Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to Grandview Baptist Church, 239 Old Chicopee Drive, Kitchener, N2G 3W6, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family in the Heritage Room of the funeral home following the interment at First Mennonite Cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Jan 1993 pg A8

    Lincoln — Elsie Augusta Miller. Elsie was born 6 Aug 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 May 2003, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  36. 46.  Charlotte Jane "Lottie" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.William2, 1.Joseph1) was born 20 Jan 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167902135
    • Name: Lottie Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88939


  37. 47.  Gerled? Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.William2, 1.Joseph1) was born 23 Jan 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88940


  38. 48.  William Russell "Russell" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.William2, 1.Joseph1) was born 27 Sep 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Russell Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88941



Generation: 4

  1. 49.  Lillian MacKie Descendancy chart to this point (11.Elizabeth3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born CALC 29 Jul 1893; died 10 Sep 1893; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212943


  2. 50.  Edna Viola MacKie Descendancy chart to this point (11.Elizabeth3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 31 Jan 1897, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1974, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76476291
    • Name: Edna Viola Seiling
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53593
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 23 at 3 p.m. for Mrs. Albert Seiling, the former Edna Mackie, who passed away Saturday in her home 97 Arthur Street, Elmira.

    Mrs. Seiling was 77 years of age. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Arthur P. Musselman, Mrs. Ronald (Shirley) Braid, Mrs. Carl Trapp, all of Elmira, fourteen grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Her husband, Albert Seiling and three brothers and one sister predeceased her.

    Funeral services were held at Trinity United church, Burial, Elmira cemetery. Trillium Rebekah Lodge honored the deceased in a special memorial service, Tuesday night.

    Elmira Signet 25 Jul 1974

    Edna married Mayor Albert Seiling 6 Sep 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Albert (son of John Abraham Seiling and Elizabeth Losch) was born 17 Mar 1898, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1970, Petrolia, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 111. Elizabeth Ruth "Bette" Seiling  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 2000, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 112. Donald Clarence Ira "Don" Seiling  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Dec 1924, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1992; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 113. Dorothy Gladys Seiling  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jan 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 114. E. Jean "Jean" Seiling  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Feb 1927; died 26 Aug 2021, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    5. 115. Shirley A. Seiling  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jun 1929; died 17 Jul 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 51.  Mabel Gladys "Gladys" MacKie Descendancy chart to this point (11.Elizabeth3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 6 Jan 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gladys MacKie
    • Name: Mabel Gladys "Gladys" Ambrose
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53594
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator
    • Residence: 1950, 155 David St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Mabel married George Robert Ambrose 20 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Austin Robert Ambrose and Emily Barnes) was born 4 Oct 1896, Holborn, London, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 116. Robert H. Ambrose  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925; died Jul 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 52.  Harvey MacKie Descendancy chart to this point (11.Elizabeth3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born Sep 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170769
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  5. 53.  Susanna Grace "Grace" MacKie Descendancy chart to this point (11.Elizabeth3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 3 Oct 1909; died 9 Oct 1909; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212944


  6. 54.  Bertrice Constance MacKie Descendancy chart to this point (11.Elizabeth3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 27 Feb 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170770
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  7. 55.  Lillie May Millard Descendancy chart to this point (12.John3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 13 Dec 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53426


  8. 56.  George Wesley Millard Descendancy chart to this point (12.John3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 16 Jan 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1918, , France.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1
    • Residence: Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48803P
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 118th Battalion
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #751314
    • Misfortune: 1918; Killed in WW1


  9. 57.  Wesley Millard Descendancy chart to this point (12.John3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born Jan 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166680
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  10. 58.  Lillie Millard Descendancy chart to this point (12.John3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born Oct 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166679
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  11. 59.  Watson Millard Descendancy chart to this point (12.John3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born Feb 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166681
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  12. 60.  John Watson Millard Descendancy chart to this point (12.John3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 27 Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48806


  13. 61.  Blanche Millard Descendancy chart to this point (12.John3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born Jan 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166682
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  14. 62.  Benjamin Millard Descendancy chart to this point (12.John3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born Apr 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166683
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  15. 63.  William Alexander Millard Descendancy chart to this point (12.John3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 30 May 1913, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1913, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192531

    Notes:

    Millard - At Winterbourne, Sept. 17th, William Alexander, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Millard, aged 3 months and 18 days. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon to the Winterbourne Methodist cemetery for burial.

    Elmira Signet Apr 18 1913 pg 2


  16. 64.  Wilson Millard Descendancy chart to this point (13.Benjamin3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born Feb 1899, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167061
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  17. 65.  Florence "Flossie" Millard Descendancy chart to this point (13.Benjamin3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 5 Mar 1902, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Florence "Flossie" Hamilton
    • Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167062
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Florence — John Snyder Hamilton. John (son of William Robert Hamilton and Eliza Jane Snyder) was born 18 Feb 1897, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 117. Marie Hamilton  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 118. Hamilton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1936; died 1936; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  18. 66.  Edith Audrey Millard Descendancy chart to this point (13.Benjamin3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 13 Sep 1905, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1972, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edith Audrey Clemens
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167063
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Edith — Thomas Ira Jacob "Ira" "Tom" Clemens. Thomas (son of Andrew Jackson Clemens and Mary Snyder) was born 30 Sep 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1972, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  19. 67.  John King Millard Descendancy chart to this point (13.Benjamin3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 24 Oct 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1909; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29430


  20. 68.  Hazel M. Cornell Descendancy chart to this point (15.Hannah3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 8 Feb 1914, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162211
    • Residence: 1940, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States


  21. 69.  John W. Cornell Descendancy chart to this point (15.Hannah3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162212
    • Residence: 1940, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States


  22. 70.  James Morley Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) died 17 Nov 1983.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80391
    • Residence: 1971, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada


  23. 71.  William G. Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1)

    William — Annie. [Group Sheet]


  24. 72.  Edward Stanley Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 17 Feb 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1950, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-308755
    • Residence: 1921, 103 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Edward — Vera Grace Shantz. Vera (daughter of Edmund S. Shantz and Marietta Gimbel) was born 18 Dec 1910, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  25. 73.  Harold William David Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 3 Jun 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1985; was buried , Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-308756
    • Residence: 1921, 103 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1971, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Harold — Norma Elizabeth Hagen. Norma (daughter of William Hendrich Hagen and Ethel Viola Hough) was born 29 Apr 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1998, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta. [Group Sheet]


  26. 74.  Ella May Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ella May Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-308757
    • Residence: 1921, 103 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1971, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada

    Ella — Loyal Abram Snyder. Loyal (son of Abraham H. Snyder and Catharine S. Frey) was born 30 Oct 1909; died 17 Nov 2007, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  27. 75.  Vera Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1915; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185378


  28. 76.  Hazel M. Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1971, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hazel M. Warnholz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-308758
    • Residence: 1921, 103 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Ernest J. Warnholz

    Windsor - Mrs. Ernest J. Warnholz, of 550 River Ave., formerly of Kitchener, died Wednesday at Metropolitan Hospital here. She was 54. Born in Kitchener, she was the format Hazel M. Ariss, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William G. Ariss. She had lived in Windsor for the past 18 years and was a member of Central United Church. Two brothers, George and Edward, predeceased her. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Jennifer at home; five brothers, Harold of Calgary, Marshall and Gordon, both of Kitchener, James of Woodstock and William of Aurora; two sisters, Mrs. Loyal (Ella) Snyder of Didbury, Alta., and Mrs. Ralph (Winnifred) Goldsworthy of RR 1, Preston. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, after 7 p.m. Friday where Rev. C. E. Hunking and G. J. Bolender of Bethany Missionary Church will conduct a service Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. In Windsor, a funeral service will be held at the Morris Memorial Chapel, Friday at 11 a.m. before removal to Kitchener.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, May 13, 1971

    ____________________

    Mrs. Ernest J. Warnholz

    The funeral service for Mrs. Ernest Warnholz, of Windsor, who died Wednesday, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home. She was 54. In addition to the survivors previously listed, she is survived by her step-mother, Mrs. Edna Ariss of Elmira. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, May 14, 1971

    Hazel — Ernest "Ernie" Warnholz. Ernest (son of John Julius Warnholz and May McQueen) was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1997, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 119. Jennifer Warnholz  Descendancy chart to this point

  29. 77.  George Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-308760
    • Residence: 1921, 103 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roberts Electric Company
    • Residence: 1950, 107 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada


  30. 78.  Marshall Joseph Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 19 Mar 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Mitchell Plastics, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; owner of Mitchell Plastics
    • Church Membership: St. Anthony Daniel Roman Catholic Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Church Membership: Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada
    • Military: WW2 - army and air force
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256801P
    • Residence: 1921, 103 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; assistant manager - G. Cluthe Manufacturing
    • Residence: 1950, 156 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ARISS, Marshall Joseph - "Death is not extinguishing the light; it is puffing out the lamp because the dawn has come." It is with deep sorrow that his family announces his passing on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at the age of 87. A courageous and uncomplaining victim of Parkinson Disease for many years, he died peacefully at the Village of Winston Park in Kitchener. For 62 years, the cherished husband of Frances (nee Wey); beloved father of Marilyn and Jerry Defresne, Murray and Annie Ariss of Kitchener and Paul and Margaret Ariss of Calgary, Alberta; dear generous Grandpa of D'Arcy and Nathaniel Dufresne and Melanie, Colin, Katherine, Barbara, Janet and Patricia Ariss. He is survived by his brother Gordon (Jean) Ariss. Predeceased by his parents, William and Annie (nee Thaler); brothers, Edward, Harold, George, William and James Ariss and sisters, Ella Snyder, Hazel Warnholtz and Winnifred Shantz. Marshall was born on March 19, 1918; served his country in the Canadian Army and Air Force during the Second World War; was a pioneer in the local plastics industry (with George Cluthe Plastics and as owner/manager of Mitchell Plastics Ltd.); served the Inter-County Baseball Association for many years as President, Convenor and Umpire-in-Chief. For many years, he was a devoted member of St. Anthony Daniel RC Church and recently a parishioner at Blessed Sacrament RC Church and he proudly became an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a skilled bridge player and also an avid and accomplished square dancer and golfer. Marshall will be deeply missed by all those who knew his quick, ready humour and unfailing integrity. Family and friends will be received at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 621 King St. W., Kitchener today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Family prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament RC Church, 305 Laurentian Dr. (Blockline Road), Kitchener at 10 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Wayne Lobsinger. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society Canada or Blessed Sacrament Building Fund would be appreciated and may be made by contacting the funeral home at 745-9495 or through www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com Vigil prayers will be offered at the funeral home tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m.


    The Record Newspaper 22 Jul 2005

    Marshall — Frances Wey. Frances (daughter of Ignatius D. Wey and Alma Rose Sehl) was born 1919; died 25 Jan 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  31. 79.  Myrtle Winnifred "Winnifred" Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1921; died 24 Oct 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Myrtle Winnifred "Winnifred" Goldsworthy
    • Name: Winnifred Ariss
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185376
    • Occupation: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; secretary-treasurer - R. D. Goldsworthy & Co.
    • Residence: 1950, 107 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1971, RR1, Preston, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Myrtle — Ralph Goldsworthy. Ralph (son of Ralph Dixon Goldsworthy and Annie Violet Esther "Esther" Schroeder) was born 1939; died 1966; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  32. 80.  Gordon Thaler Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (16.William3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 12 Jul 1928; died 10 Nov 2014; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185379
    • Residence: 1950, 107 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Gordon — Jean Alberta Zinger. Jean (daughter of John Chrosystom Zinger and Rosetta Catherine Ludwina Rau) was born 10 Jul 1928; died 14 Oct 2012. [Group Sheet]


  33. 81.  Paul Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (17.Hugh3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1)

  34. 82.  Griffin Gordon Ariss Descendancy chart to this point (17.Hugh3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 2 Feb 1916; died 4 Jul 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2 - R.C.A.F
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256747P

    Notes:

    ARISS, Griffin Gordon (Born in Kitchener, Ontario on February 2, 1916) Passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Place, Cambridge, Ontario on Monday, July 4, 2011 at age 95. Predeceased by his first wife Florence Edith (nee Sparks), 1984, and by his second wife Marie (nee Ball), 2006, and by his parents Hugh Ariss, 1936, and Laura (nee Kinzie), 1981. Loving father of Hugh and his wife Ruth Mary of Kitchener and John and his wife Sharon of Burlington. Dearly loved Grandfather of Matthew, Julie, Beth, Krista and Lynn (Dave) and Great-Grandfather of Rebecca and Ethan. Dear brother of Paul Ariss (Carol) of Cambridge. Griffin was a lifelong member of Preston Church of the Nazarene and for many years was church treasurer and on the Board of Trustees. R.C.A.F. World War II Veteran serving at home and overseas for 3 years. A Private Interment has taken place at Doon Cemetery, Kitchener, Ontario. A Memorial Service will be held at King Street Baptist Church, 361 King Street, Cambridge on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 10 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.


    Waterloo Region Record 3 Feb 1915

    Griffin — Florence Edith Sparks. Florence was born 1919; died 1984; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Griffin — Marie Ball. Marie died 2006. [Group Sheet]

    Griffin — Gertrude Marie Ball. Gertrude (daughter of Alfred Roland "Roland" Ball and Flora Irene Farley) was born 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Nov 2006. [Group Sheet]


  35. 83.  Audrey Holtzhauer Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eldred3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1)

  36. 84.  La Verne Holtzhauer Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eldred3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1)

  37. 85.  Kenneth Holtzhauer Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eldred3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) died Bef 1995.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201826


  38. 86.  William Holtzhauer Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eldred3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) died Bef 1995.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201827


  39. 87.  Calvin Holtzhauer Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eldred3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) died Bef 1995.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201828


  40. 88.  Merle Holtzhauer Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eldred3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) died Bef 1995.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201830


  41. 89.  Elizabeth "Betty" Holtzhauer Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eldred3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1926.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth "Betty" Poll
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154159
    • Residence: 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Elizabeth — Harold V. Poll. Harold was born 1923; died 1990; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 120. Ken Poll  Descendancy chart to this point

  42. 90.  Rose Marie Holtzhauer Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eldred3, 4.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1)

    Rose — Donald Clare "Don" Wagler. (son of Ivan Wagler and Dorothy Bast) [Group Sheet]


  43. 91.  Edward Kummer Descendancy chart to this point (26.Charlotte3, 5.Adaline2, 1.Joseph1) was born Aug 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 1969.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229407
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  44. 92.  Ruth Olive Kummer Descendancy chart to this point (26.Charlotte3, 5.Adaline2, 1.Joseph1) was born Mar 1909, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ruth Olive Lockie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229408
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1982, Milton, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada

    Ruth married Charles Stewart "Stewart" Lockie 10 Sep 1935, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles was born 1905, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  45. 93.  Oliver L. Kummer Descendancy chart to this point (26.Charlotte3, 5.Adaline2, 1.Joseph1) was born 15 Jun 1915; died 8 Jan 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194725

    Notes:

    KUMMER. Oliver - Peacefully at Saint Lukes Place on Friday January 8, 1999. Oliver Kummer in his 84th. yr. Beloved husband of the late Helena (nee) Fenelon. Loving father and father in law of Bill; Chester Nova Scotia; Kaaren Stuss; Toronto; Michael and his wife Margot; Kathy McEwin and her husband Rae; Brendan and his wife Mary Jean; all of Cambridge; Susan Down; St. Catharines. Predeceased by a son Kevin. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren David, Leanne, Kimberley, Stacey, Patrick and his wife Kathryn, Jeffrey, Willie, Erin and Kelly. Fondly remembered by sister Ruth Lockie; Milton, Ontario. Mr. Kummer was an active member of the St. Clements R.C. Church and a Honorary member of the Canadian Iris Society. He was best remembered for being a wonderful husband, Father, Grandfather, Neighbour and Friend. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Clements R.C. Church 745 Duke Street, Cambridge on Tuesday January 12, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Donations to St. Lakes Place or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME Ph: 653-3251.

    Oliver — M. Helena "Helena" Fenelon. M. died 5 Jul 1991; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 121. Kevin John Kummer  Descendancy chart to this point died 12 Jun 1990, near, Weyburn, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    2. 122. William Kummer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 123. Michael Kummer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 124. Brendan Kummer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 125. Karen Kummer  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 126. Kathy Kummer  Descendancy chart to this point

  46. 94.  George Runstedler Descendancy chart to this point (29.Ethel3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1)

  47. 95.  Betty Runstedler Descendancy chart to this point (29.Ethel3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1)

    Betty — Waring. [Group Sheet]


  48. 96.  Charlotte Runstedler Descendancy chart to this point (29.Ethel3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) died Bef 1989.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178794


  49. 97.  Phyllis Runstedler Descendancy chart to this point (29.Ethel3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) died Bef 1989.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178795


  50. 98.  James H. Runstedler Descendancy chart to this point (29.Ethel3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1 Apr 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Nov 1989, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341391

    Notes:

    James H. Runstedler

    James H. Runstedler of Cambridge passed away at K-W Hospital on Wednesday, November 8th. He was in his 74th year. Born in Preston on April 1st, 1918 he has been a resident of Cambridge all his life and was retired from Campbell Machine, Kitchener. Beloved husband of Alice McLeod and dear father of Bob of Mt. Forest, dear brother of Jack of Sundridge and George of Burlington, Mrs. Betty Waring of Cambridge. Dear grandfather of Christopher and Paul. Mr. Runstedler was predeceased by two sisters Charlotte and Phyllis. Funeral service was held at the Coutts and Son Funeral Home. Galt. on Friday. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 15 Nov 1989 pg 14

    James — Alice Dorothy MacLeod. Alice (daughter of Alexander Taylor "Alex" McLeod and Margaret Ann Robertson) was born 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1998, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Jan 1998, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  51. 99.  John Cress "Jack" Runstedler Descendancy chart to this point (29.Ethel3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1921, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2004, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170643

    John — Marjorie Kathleen Lawrence. Marjorie (daughter of Earl Francis Lawrence and Viola I. Schiedel) was born 10 Jul 1923; died 5 Aug 2012, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 127. Nancy Lee Runstedler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jul 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1991, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Apr 1991, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  52. 100.  Ira George Loree Descendancy chart to this point (30.Charlotte3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 20 Aug 1909, Hagersville, Oneida Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario; died 1987; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195526
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Ira — Rose M. E. Lehman. Rose was born 1908; died 4 Feb 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Feb 1990, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 128. Shirley Rose Loree  Descendancy chart to this point

  53. 101.  James Edwards Loree Descendancy chart to this point (30.Charlotte3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 10 Apr 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1939; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195527P
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  54. 102.  Margaret Josephine Loree Descendancy chart to this point (30.Charlotte3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 12 Nov 1913, Esquesing, Halton Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Josephine Couch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172061
    • Residence: 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Margaret — John Couch. [Group Sheet]


  55. 103.  Edward Lionel Blackie Descendancy chart to this point (31.Janet3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 2 Aug 1912, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215539
    • Residence: 1911, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada


  56. 104.  George Cress Descendancy chart to this point (33.Ernest3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1)

  57. 105.  Robert Cress Descendancy chart to this point (33.Ernest3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1)

  58. 106.  Janet Cress Descendancy chart to this point (33.Ernest3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1)

  59. 107.  Gordon Kaufman Descendancy chart to this point (35.Caroline3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1)

    Gordon — Ruth. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 129. Judith Anne Kaufman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 130. Robert Mark "Mark" Kaufman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 May 1952, Timmins, Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1975, Fredericton, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 26 Jul 1975, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  60. 108.  Richard Allen Kaufman Descendancy chart to this point (35.Caroline3, 7.Hannah2, 1.Joseph1) was born 17 Nov 1945, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339689

    Notes:

    KAUFMAN, Richard Allen Of Perry's Corners, passed away in his 65th year on Sunday May 2, 2010 at the K-W Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Survived and deeply missed by wife Wendy (nee Griggs) whom Rick married July 21, 1979. Dear father of Claire and her fiancé Kevin McKenna of Gatineau, QC, and Andrew of Winnipeg. Rick is survived by his brothers Gordon and wife Ruth of Guelph, Douglas and wife Jean of Hanover, brother-in-law Gerry Griggs and wife Cherlyn of Georgina, ON, and will be remembered by many loving family members and friends. Son of the late Gordon and Lena (nee Cress) Kaufman. Rick was a member and past president of the Rotary Club of North Burlington and a member of the New Dundee Board of Trade. He retired in 2002 as a principal after 34 years with the Halton Board of Education. At Rick's request, there will be no funeral but rather a reception to celebrate his life. The event will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 from 1-4 p.m. at the New Dundee Community Centre. Selected readings and shared memories will begin at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rotary International or the New Dundee Board of Trade (cheques accepted) would be appreciated by the family. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Glendinning Funeral Home , Plattsville. Online condolences can be sent at: www.gffh.ca

    The Waterloo Region Record May 11 2010

    Richard — Gwendolyn Sheila. Gwendolyn was born 1 Apr 1948; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  61. 109.  Margaret Alice Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (44.Edward3, 9.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born 10 Apr 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Margaret Alice Galbraith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191798

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    GALBRAITH, Margaret Alice (nee Wismer) Margaret passed away peacefully at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener following a brief illness, on September 7, 2011, in her 88th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Bill in 1995, her dear parents Edward and Alice Wismer (nee Stouffer) of Kitchener, her beloved brother John of Hamilton, and parents-in-law Will and Verna Galbraith of Wingham. Greatly missed by son David of Hamilton, daughter Julie and son-in-law John Becker, granddaughter Andrea and grandson Jake, of Waterloo, and sister-in-law Betty of Hamilton. Margaret will be missed by her many cousins, nieces and nephews, and by her large circle of friends. Margaret was born in Kitchener in 1924. Graduating from Special Commercial at KCI in 1942, she did "war work" assembling gas masks at Kaufman Rubber, worked in the office at Kaufman Lumber and then returned to KCI to work in the office there in the 1940s and 1950s. She stopped working when her family started to grow, but enjoyed university night courses into the 1970s. She was an avid reader, enjoying historical dramas, mysteries and romance. Margaret cherished her closest friends and started playing bridge with them in the 1940s. Bridge gave way in the 1980s to birthday luncheons that continued until recently. She loved the Kitchener area and also the cottage at Lurgan Beach, where she formed many close friendships. Attending Trinity United Church in Kitchener, where she met Bill, Margaret moved to Emmanuel United in Waterloo in the 1990s. She also volunteered at the Zion United Church Resource Centre. Very proud of her deep Pennsylvania German roots, she volunteered for several years at the Joseph Schneider Haus Museum and enjoyed talking about her grandmother Annie Maria Schneider, who was born in the house in the 1860s. In 2009 Margaret moved to Sunnyside Home in Kitchener. She was very fond of the staff and her fellow residents at Riverside and Castle Kilbride Houses. She, and the family, deeply appreciated the support and compassion of everyone there. The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to the paramedics and medical staff of St. Mary's Hospital who provided us all with loving support during Margaret's last days. At Margaret's request, cremation has taken place. Everyone is invited to visit with the family from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday September 13th at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 2: 00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14th, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Lung Association in Margaret's memory, and they may be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8845 or www.erbgood.com

    Margaret — William Dickson Galbraith. William was born 28 Jan 1926, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 23 Jan 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  62. 110.  John Edward Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (44.Edward3, 9.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born 20 Aug 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 2002, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191803