1856 - 1939 (82 years)
Generation: 1
1. | John Maecker was born 15 Jul 1856, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1939; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-346969
- Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
- Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Public Service: 8 Nov 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Preston Fire Brigade
- Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
- Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker, Shoe Factory
- Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1921, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
Notes:
A resident and business man of Preston over a period of 53 years, John Maecker, 82, died early today in Kitchener after an illness of two years. Mr. Maecker operated a shoe store here for many years. Born in Petersburg, he lived in Baden and New Hamburg prior to moving to Preston. Deceased was a member of Baden Lutheran Church, the IOOF, and a former member of the Workman's Lodge. Twice married, his first wife, Ann Diebel, predeceased him 20 years ago. Mrs. Jessie Doherty, his second wife, died 11 years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. R. C. Snyder of Preston, one son, George C. of Lacombe, AB, two sisters and one brother in Detroit. The remains are resting at the H. K. Stager Funeral Home, Preston. Funeral on Saturday at 2: 30 pm with interment Preston Cemetery.
Public Service:
From Minute Book of Preston Fire Brigade
John married Anna Elisabeth Diebel 25 Aug 1878, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Johann George "George" Diebel and Anna Elizabeth Horst) was born 7 Oct 1857, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. George Charles Maecker
was born 20 Aug 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Millgrove, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
- 3. Maud Maecker
was born 23 Aug 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Maria Anna "Mary Ann" Maecker
was born 23 Aug 1882, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1961, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Oct 1961, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 2
2. | George Charles Maecker (1.John1) was born 20 Aug 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Millgrove, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-346971
- Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
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3. | Maud Maecker (1.John1) was born 23 Aug 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89830
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4. | Maria Anna "Mary Ann" Maecker (1.John1) was born 23 Aug 1882, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1961, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Oct 1961, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Maria Anna "Mary Ann" Snyder
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-346972
- Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
- Residence: 1935, 426 Laurel St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
Mrs. Robert Snyder
PRESTON, Mrs. Robert Snyder, 79, of 426 Laurel St. Preston, died today at South Waterloo Hospital, Galt, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Snyder was the former Marie (Maud) Maecker and was born at Washington, Ont. She lived in Preston most of her life. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband: three daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Kathleen) Goos, Mrs. Lloyd (Grace) Schmidt and Ellen, all of Preston; six grandchildren. One son Gerald died in (1935). The body will be at the Stager-Barthel Funeral Home, where service will be conducted Wednesday at 2: 30 p.m. Interment and commital service will be at Preston, Park Lawn Cemetery Rev. J. S. Dauphinee, of St Peter’s Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Oct 1961 pg 5
Maria married Robert Cecil Snyder 27 Jun 1907, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of J. S. Snyder and Ellen Cole) was born 4 Dec 1883, St. Anns, Gainsborough Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario; died 4 Sep 1963, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Sep 1963, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 5. Kathleen Marie Snyder
was born 7 Dec 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Ellen Elizabeth Snyder
was born 8 Aug 1918, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1997; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 7. Gerald Cecil Frederick Snyder
was born 4 Sep 1921, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jul 1935, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 8. Grace Marie Willibell Snyder
was born 4 Sep 1921, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 3
5. | Kathleen Marie Snyder (4.Maria2, 1.John1) was born 7 Dec 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Kathleen Marie Goos
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180122
- Residence: 1935, 426 Laurel St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Kathleen married Harvey Christian Goos 14 Jun 1939. Harvey was born 5 Sep 1910, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1975, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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6. | Ellen Elizabeth Snyder (4.Maria2, 1.John1) was born 8 Aug 1918, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1997; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180136
- Residence: 1935, 426 Laurel St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
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7. | Gerald Cecil Frederick Snyder (4.Maria2, 1.John1) was born 4 Sep 1921, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jul 1935, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350042
- Misfortune: 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed from broken neck
- Residence: 1935, 426 Laurel St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
Preston Boy Succumbs To Broken Neck
GALT, July 16 - Geratd C. F. Snyder, 13, Preston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Snyder, died today from a broken neck, suffered in a fall from a fence post last night, while picking cherries.
Kitchener Daily Record 16 Jul 1935 pg 3
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8. | Grace Marie Willibell Snyder (4.Maria2, 1.John1) was born 4 Sep 1921, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Grace Marie Willibell Schmidt
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180137
- Residence: 1935, 426 Laurel St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Grace married Lloyd Herman Schmidt 5 Oct 1946. Lloyd was born 20 Oct 1926, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1979. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Penelope Anne Schmidt
was born 23 Nov 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1998, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 12. Christina Marie Schmidt
was born 9 Feb 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1992; was buried , Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 4
11. | Penelope Anne Schmidt (8.Grace3, 4.Maria2, 1.John1) was born 23 Nov 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1998, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Penelope Anne Verkerke
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180198
Notes:
VERKERKE, Penelope Anne
Of Niagara Falls, Ont., passed away, on Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, at Fairfax Hospital, Washington, D.C., in her 51st year. Penelope Schmidt, beloved wife of William (Bill) Verkerke; dear mother of Candace Howard of Niagara Falls and Kimberly Taylor of Cambridge; beloved daughter of Grace Schmidt of Niagara Falls and the late Lloyd Schmidt. Dear sister of Deborah Good and her husband Harvey of St. George and Jim Schmidt and his wife Linda of Calgary, Alta. Lovingly remembered by four grandchildren. Penelope was predeceased by her sister, Christina Goyette. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Andrew Paulsen, officiating. Cremation to follow.
The Record Newspaper 12 Nov 1998 pg B4
Penelope — William Verkerke. William was born 5 Jul 1949; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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12. | Christina Marie Schmidt (8.Grace3, 4.Maria2, 1.John1) was born 9 Feb 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1992; was buried , Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Christina Marie Goyette
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180199
Christina married Donald John Goyette [Group Sheet]
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