Eva Burkhardt

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• Name: Eva Haist
• Name: Magdalena Burkhardt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45095
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Association

Eva — Christof "Simon" Haist. Christof was born 10 Dec 1804, Baiersbronn, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 22 Aug 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Saloma Ratz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25863
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Grandmother Ratz Departed

The funeral of Salome Ratz relict of the late John Ratz, took place from the family residence here, on Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. G.F. Brown, pastor of Zion Evangelical Church, of which deceased was a founder and constant member for upwards of forty years, conducted the service at the house. The choir of the church assisted in the musical service.

In the course of his remarks, the Rev. Mr. Brown paid tribute to the highly Christian character of Grandmother Ratz, as she was familiarly known, who had been a loving mother both to her own and her children's children. Almost from the time she learned to read she had been a faithful reader of the Christliche Botsch and the religious organist of the Evangelical denomination, a period of 70 years. She had endured with patience and resolute with Christian courage, the larger afflicions of a long life, including the loss of her husband and seven out of ten sons and daughters. The recent death of her youngest son, David, was, however more than she could bear and her frail body was unable to resist, the attack of pneumonia with which she was seized and she slept peacefully away on Friday evening last. The remains were laid to rest in the Union Cemetery at Elmira.

Two sons, Major (Dr.) Ratz, of Ottawa, and George, of Elmira, and one daughter, Mrs.W.J. McMurtry, of London, survive. Also one brother and two sisters, namely; Mr. S.B.

Heist, of Kitchener; Mrs. Lydia Frey, of Elmira, and Mrs. Simon Heist, of Salem, Oregon. Twenty-seven grandchildren survive.

A large number of friends and acquaintances from outside points attended the funeral.

The late Salome Ratz was daughter of Simon Heist and Salome (Burkhardt) Heist, being born on Maple Grove Farm near the City of Kitchener, on Dec. 29th, 1835. She was married to John Ratz in 1855 after which they moved to a farm 2 miles west of Elmira where they remained for twenty years, when they removed to Elmira, where the late John Ratz acquired milling and other large business interests. Her husband died in 1889, and since that time Mrs.Ratz has maintained the family home in Elmira. She was most devoted to her family, to her church and her friends and will be greatly missed.

Saloma — Reeve John Ratz. John (son of Valentine Ratz and Anna Gertrute "Gertrude" Lanz) was born 7 Dec 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Oct 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1889, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91263

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• Name: Magdalena Fry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91264
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Magdalena married George C. Fry 11 Mar 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Christian Fry and Regina Kraft) was born 10 May 1837, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1902; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Heist
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91265
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1870, Leighton, Allegan, Michigan

Susannah married Simon C. Heist 18 Apr 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Simon (son of George Haist and Catharine) was born 1841, , Wuerttemberg, Germany; died 1917, , Oregon; was buried , City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Simon B. Haist
• Eby ID Number: 00030-2351.1
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: Bef 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, 19 Weber St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Simon married Magdalena Devitt 22 Mar 1870, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Dennis Devitt and Magdalena Keller) was born 12 Aug 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91262

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• Name: Lydia Fry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91266
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baker
• Residence: 1930, Bonners Ferry, Boundary, Idaho, United States

Lydia — Rev. David C. Fry. David (son of Christian Fry and Regina Kraft) was born CALC 5 Mar 1847, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1879, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272128
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25866
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist

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• Name: S. H. Ratz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25872
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Occupation: 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant milelr
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mr. Simon H. Ratz, is the senior member of the firm of Ratz Bros. He was born on a farm 1 ½ miles west of Elmira, in 1858, attended the Elmira public schools and took a short course at the Berlin High School, after which he engaged in milling. After this he clerked in the store of Ratz & Baetz four years. He then took charge of the saw and heading mills of his firm, and has become an expert in that line.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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Mr. Simon Ratz who has had a severe attack of typhoid fever is on the fair way of convalescence. Mr. Peter Mattusch is also recovering from the results of his fall from the roof of the Catholic church and will soon be able to be around again. - Mr. John H Ruppel, our village Clerk, is also confined to his bed with indisposition. - Mr. Chr. Spaeth was stricken with paralysis last week and it is feart that he will not revive.


The Elmira Advertizer 15 Nov 1888

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Prominent Citizen Passes Away

Again the truth of the adage "Misfortune seldom comes singly" has been demonstrated in our midst. IN a period extending over less than thirteen months, the Ratz family has mourned the death of no less than four adult members. On Feb. 3rd 1909, word was received here that Arthur, son of Mr. Daniel Ratz, had died suddenly at Toronto. About a week or ten days later came the news of the death of William, son of Mr. Simon Ratz of typhoid, at Ottawa. Last Dec. occurred the demise of Mr. Daniel Ratz, of Bright's disease, and last Friday the death of his brother Simon who was at the time of the former's funeral hale and hearty and who seemed as likely to live to a good old age, as most of the men of his age. He was taken ill shortly before the beginning of the year and, with the exception of a week or two was confined to the house up to the time of his death.

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THE RATZ BROS.

It has always been my custom in writing up the industries of a community to first direct attention to its flouring mills, because from them is derived the staff of life, without which we would find a precarious subsistence. No other industry is of greater importance to the merchants, mechanics and inhabitants in general. In this particular, Elmira has a first-class establishment in the Elmira Roller Mills, owned and operated by the above well known firm. These mills were established in 1867 by a joint stock company. Sometime about the year 1870 they became the property of the late John Ratz, the father of the members of the present firm, in company with his brother Jacob. The latter is now living in New Hamburg, having withdrawn from the firm in 1872. His interest was then purchased by Isaac Wenger, it then being conducted under the firm name of Ratz & Wenger from 1872 to 1875, when Mr. Ratz became sole proprietor and operated the same until 1882, after which he gave his sons an interest in the business. It continued under the firm of Ratz & Sons until 1889, when the senior member of the firm died. The latter was a man honorable and prominent in the estimation of all who knew him, being both charitable and public spirited in every sense of the term. He was one of the first Reeves of the village and one of the main advocates of the railroad project for Elmira, and was prominent among those who rendered substantial encouragement to the movement that gave to the village its first railroad communication. Since his death the mills have been owned and operated by his three sons, Simon H. Daniel and George. They were among the first in the county to adopt the full roller process, and now have a capacity for turning out one hundred barrels of a superior grade of flour per day. A 75 horse power engine supplies the motive power. Their special brands are, viz, "Elmira" and "Sunshine," which are popular products in the market. They have an extensive local trade and a large demand in the maritime Provinces for their output.

They also buy and pay the highest market price for all the wheat that comes to their doors. In addition to the flouring mills the firm has a sawmill in connection, in which they do a large amount of custom sawing for the farmers of many miles around, besides manufacturing the heading, staves and hoops for their flour barrels. They also manufacture a first-class grade of shingles. Elmira's splendid electric light system is furnished by this firm, their plant having a capacity for producing 500 incandescent lights for that purpose. The brilliant, steady illumination of the town at night is ample proof that they are furnishing a first class article and giving the people good satisfaction. The Ratz Bros were all born within a mile and a half of Elmira and are among her honorable, industrious and enterprising citizens. The amount of money they pay out to the farmers annually is high in the thousands.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1, 2, 3

Simon — Clara Melissa Strohm. Clara (daughter of Abraham Rosenberger "Abram" Strome and Esther Martin) was born 6 Mar 1862, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Simon married Mary Weitzel 13 May 1890, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 27 Nov 1867, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25856
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1884, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; miller
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Elected Office: 1892, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Elmira
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Flour Miller
• Elected Office: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - Elmira
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Elected Office: 1906, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo County Council

Notes:

Mr. Daniel Ratz, Reeve of Elmira, is the second eldest son of the late John Ratz, the first Reeve of Elmira. He was born on a farm 1 ½ miles west of Elmira, in 1860. He attended the Elmira public schools and, with the family, later, removed to Elmira. In his early manhood he conducted the flouring mills at Salem. After disposing of his interests there, he returned to Elmira, and on the death of his father, in the year 1889, became partner in the milling business left by the latter. In 1892 and 1893 Mr. Ratz served as village councillor. He retired from municipal life until 1901, when he was elected Reeve of Elmira, an office he has since held.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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Demise of Daniel Ratz

When, several months ago, the news was spread that Mr. Daniel Ratz, one of the prominent and respected citizens, an ex-reeve of Elmira, and an ex-County Commissioner, was suffering from one of the most dangerous and incurable forms of Bright's disease, feelings of regret and sympathy spread rapidly over a wide spread circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances, who almost hoping against hope, watched for favourable symptoms and rejoiced when even a temporary improvement manifested itself. Although chances for permanent improvement were meagre from the beginning, it was scarcely expected that the end would come so soon, although the demise did not come unexpectedly.

The deceased was a man of robust health until a year or so ago when symptoms of the dread diseased made their appearance, but were not deemed dangerous by the patient. Later expert medical advice was called in and the true condition of affairs was revealed.

Through the death of Mr. Ratz, a family consisting of a widow and three daughters, the youngest of which is aged 10 years, are bereft of a kind husband and an indulgent father and the village and the district of a public, spirited and useful citizen, who gave liberally of his time to the service of the community, and a prominent business man.

Daniel Ratz was the second eldest son of the late John Ratz, the first reeve of Elmira. He was born on a farm 1 ½ miles west of Elmira in 1860.

He attended the Elmira Public School and later removed, with his family, to Elmira. In his early manhood he conducted the flouring mills at Salem. After disposing of his interests there, he returned to Elmira and on the death of his father in the year 1889, became partner in the milling business left by the latter.

In 1892 and 1893 Mr. Ratz served as a village councillor. He retired from municipal life until 1901 when he was elected Reeve of Elmira, an office he held until the law required that the County representatives by chosen by the various representative districts. He was then elected County Commission for Dis. No. 7, including Woolwich and Elmira, until the law was again changed to the system of representation by the reeves of the various municipalities. He lived retired for several years, but was induced in 1908, to take up the candidature for the local Parliament, in the Liberal cause, and in opposition to Dr. Lackner, the present incumbent of the office of M.P.P. for North Waterloo. He was unsuccessful but was universally credited with having conducted an honourable campaign.

At the time of his death, Mr. Ratz was 49 years and 23 days of age. His funeral was largely attended and many were the floral tributes sent by individuals and societies, which accompanied him to his last resting place the Elmira Union Cemetery.

Elmira Signet 9 Dec 1909

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ELMIRA

SHOE, FELT AND WOOLEN WORKS

Among the manufacturing industries of Elmira the above concern must be reckoned one of the most important, as it gives employment to the largest number of wage-earners and many of them expert and skilled mechanics. It is a part of the old Winger & Weaver Woolen factory. The latter, the first indusdry of note in this town, was established in 1856, by Peter Winger and Samuel Weaver who were prominent among the early settlers in this vicinity. They commenced operations in 1856 and continued to run it until 1873, when Mr. Henry Winger, son of the well known member of the firm, took charge and operated it until 1883, and after that in company with his brother, J. B. Winger, until 1895, at which time they added the felt manufactory. It was then operated by J. B. Winger and Amasa Winger for short one year, when in the spring of 1896, a joint stock company was formed and the plant improved and placed on a more extensive scale. The company is made up of some of the leading and most responsible citzens of the town, viz: Henry Winger, J. B. Winger, Amasa Winger, J. P. Lackhardt, Weber & Erb, M. Weichel, J. S. Weichel, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler, David Snider, Chas. Klinck and son George, Henry Mogk and Isaac Hilborn. Board of Directors: A. H Erb, President; Henry Winger, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler and J. P. Luckhardt, John Peel, Treasurer and general manager.

They manufacture both leather and felt goods, and the class of work turned out is equal in style, workmanship, finish and material to that of any other establishment of the kind in Ontario. There is a steady demand for about all the company can manufacture with their present facilities, most of their goods going to the Northwest and the Maritime Provinces. From twenty-five to thirty hands are employed. The factory is equipped with the latest and best improved machinery, and a walk through the building when all hands are at work will convince any person that experienced workmen are employed and that great care is exercised in putting the material together in a way that must produce a popular and durable article. The very latest styles of footwear are turned out. The company still continues the woolen factory and manufactures fine tweeds, flannels blankets and other woolen goods, and are always prepared for custom work.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

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THE RATZ BROS.

It has always been my custom in writing up the industries of a community to first direct attention to its flouring mills, because from them is derived the staff of life, without which we would find a precarious subsistence. No other industry is of greater importance to the merchants, mechanics and inhabitants in general. In this particular, Elmira has a first-class establishment in the Elmira Roller Mills, owned and operated by the above well known firm. These mills were established in 1867 by a joint stock company. Sometime about the year 1870 they became the property of the late John Ratz, the father of the members of the present firm, in company with his brother Jacob. The latter is now living in New Hamburg, having withdrawn from the firm in 1872. His interest was then purchased by Isaac Wenger, it then being conducted under the firm name of Ratz & Wenger from 1872 to 1875, when Mr. Ratz became sole proprietor and operated the same until 1882, after which he gave his sons an interest in the business. It continued under the firm of Ratz & Sons until 1889, when the senior member of the firm died. The latter was a man honorable and prominent in the estimation of all who knew him, being both charitable and public spirited in every sense of the term. He was one of the first Reeves of the village and one of the main advocates of the railroad project for Elmira, and was prominent among those who rendered substantial encouragement to the movement that gave to the village its first railroad communication. Since his death the mills have been owned and operated by his three sons, Simon H. Daniel and George. They were among the first in the county to adopt the full roller process, and now have a capacity for turning out one hundred barrels of a superior grade of flour per day. A 75 horse power engine supplies the motive power. Their special brands are, viz, "Elmira" and "Sunshine," which are popular products in the market. They have an extensive local trade and a large demand in the maritime Provinces for their output.

They also buy and pay the highest market price for all the wheat that comes to their doors. In addition to the flouring mills the firm has a sawmill in connection, in which they do a large amount of custom sawing for the farmers of many miles around, besides manufacturing the heading, staves and hoops for their flour barrels. They also manufacture a first-class grade of shingles. Elmira's splendid electric light system is furnished by this firm, their plant having a capacity for producing 500 incandescent lights for that purpose. The brilliant, steady illumination of the town at night is ample proof that they are furnishing a first class article and giving the people good satisfaction. The Ratz Bros were all born within a mile and a half of Elmira and are among her honorable, industrious and enterprising citizens. The amount of money they pay out to the farmers annually is high in the thousands.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1, 2, 3

Elected Office:
Image from: 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906

Daniel married Annie Scott 24 Jun 1884, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Charles Scott and Ann Knox) was born 26 Nov 1859, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1936; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25867
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Occupation: 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mr. Geo Ratz, is a member of the firm of Ratz Bros. He is a native of Elmira and a son of the late John Ratz. He attends to the office work of the firm and is well known as a shrewd and careful business man.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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THE RATZ BROS.

It has always been my custom in writing up the industries of a community to first direct attention to its flouring mills, because from them is derived the staff of life, without which we would find a precarious subsistence. No other industry is of greater importance to the merchants, mechanics and inhabitants in general. In this particular, Elmira has a first-class establishment in the Elmira Roller Mills, owned and operated by the above well known firm. These mills were established in 1867 by a joint stock company. Sometime about the year 1870 they became the property of the late John Ratz, the father of the members of the present firm, in company with his brother Jacob. The latter is now living in New Hamburg, having withdrawn from the firm in 1872. His interest was then purchased by Isaac Wenger, it then being conducted under the firm name of Ratz & Wenger from 1872 to 1875, when Mr. Ratz became sole proprietor and operated the same until 1882, after which he gave his sons an interest in the business. It continued under the firm of Ratz & Sons until 1889, when the senior member of the firm died. The latter was a man honorable and prominent in the estimation of all who knew him, being both charitable and public spirited in every sense of the term. He was one of the first Reeves of the village and one of the main advocates of the railroad project for Elmira, and was prominent among those who rendered substantial encouragement to the movement that gave to the village its first railroad communication. Since his death the mills have been owned and operated by his three sons, Simon H. Daniel and George. They were among the first in the county to adopt the full roller process, and now have a capacity for turning out one hundred barrels of a superior grade of flour per day. A 75 horse power engine supplies the motive power. Their special brands are, viz, "Elmira" and "Sunshine," which are popular products in the market. They have an extensive local trade and a large demand in the maritime Provinces for their output.

They also buy and pay the highest market price for all the wheat that comes to their doors. In addition to the flouring mills the firm has a sawmill in connection, in which they do a large amount of custom sawing for the farmers of many miles around, besides manufacturing the heading, staves and hoops for their flour barrels. They also manufacture a first-class grade of shingles. Elmira's splendid electric light system is furnished by this firm, their plant having a capacity for producing 500 incandescent lights for that purpose. The brilliant, steady illumination of the town at night is ample proof that they are furnishing a first class article and giving the people good satisfaction. The Ratz Bros were all born within a mile and a half of Elmira and are among her honorable, industrious and enterprising citizens. The amount of money they pay out to the farmers annually is high in the thousands.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1, 2, 3

George married Clara Dunke 20 Aug 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Dunke and Elizabeth Klinck) was born 8 Apr 1868, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1933, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Shelby
• Name: Mary W. Ratz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25873
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Music Teacher
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1893, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Wm. Shelby (Mary Ann Ratz) whose illness of typhoid fever we reported in our last issue, died on Saturday. The remains were brought to Elmira on Monday afternoon, when the funeral was held from the home of her mother, Mrs. John Ratz, sr., to Elmira Union Cemetery, where they were laid to rest in the family burial plot. A service was held in the Evangelical church, when Rev. W. J. Zimmerman preached an English sermon to a large audience. The many friends of the Ratz family heartily sympathise with the bereaved ones. Deceased leaves a sorrowing husband and four small children, her aged mother, five brothers and two sisters to mourn her untimely death.

Elmira Advertiser, August 8, 1906

Mary married William Shelby 12 Jul 1893, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1862, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1944, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint John's Anglican Cemetery, Eastwood, East Oxford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Doerbecker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54422
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Notes:

Death of Mrs. Doerbecker - By the news of the death of Mrs. William Doerbecker at about 4: 30 last Saturday afternoon, a gloom was cast over the whole community. She was in her usual good health and spirits until Wednesday morning, when upon summoning medical attendance, she was found to be suffering from acute peritonitis.

Although all was done that human skill and care could do, she was not able to withstand the severity of the disease, and passed calmly away surrounded by her family and relatives at the time mentioned above.

Mrs. Doerbecker, formerly Miss Susan Ratz, was born near Elmira, some 45 years ago and was well and favorably known by a large circle of friends and relations. She was a consistent and enthusiastic member of the Evangelical church, was much devoted to all the departments of church work, in which she will be greatly missed by the members of the St. Jacobs congregation. Her husband, a family of four young girls and many relatives have the sincere sympathy of the very wide circle of acquaintances in their sudden and irreparable loss.

The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m., and was very largely attended, interment taking place at St. Jacobs and service conducted by Rev. W. W. Hehn assisted by the Rev's Knechtel and Wing, of Berlin and Meyer, of Elmira.

Elmira Advertizer 20 Jun 1912

Susannah married William E. Doerbecker 4 Mar 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Valentine Doerbecker and Barbara Ann "Anna" Oetzel) was born 4 Sep 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: medical, misfortune, military
• Military: WW1
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25875
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Medical Doctor
• Club Membership: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Elmira Musical Society
• Club Membership: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Elmira Musical Society - director
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Major, 29th Rifle Regiment
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Major, 34th Battalion / Pensions Board
• Misfortune: 1918; Killed in WW1
• Occupation: 1918, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; Medical Examiner Dominion Pensions Board

Notes:

Dr. [J. H.] Ratz is a native of Elmira, second youngest son of the late John Ratz, first reeve of the village. After leaving the public schools here, he attended Toronto University and received a degree of B. A. in 1892. He is a Graduate of both the Toronto and Trinity Medical Colleges. After receiving his diplomas he located in New Dundee, in the year 1895, where he enjoyed an extensive practice which he disposed of in 1901. Then he took a post graduate course at the New York Polyclinic, where he paid special attention to studies relating to the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. On his return from New York, he located at Elmira, and is now enjoying a very successful and extensive practice.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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John Henry Ratz 7 Sep 1869-Feb. 11,1918 Major, Canadian Army Medical Corps

Son of the late John Ratz; b. Elmira; ed. Elmira, p. s., Galt C. I.: University College 1888-1892, B. A.; Medicine 1892-95, M. D., C. M. Trinity; Practising at New Dundee, Elmira, Bonner's Ferry, Idaho and Preston; 29th Regt. Major; md. Carrie Ruth Bechtel.

He was appointed to the C. A. M. C. in January 1915 and went overseas as Medical Officer to the 34th Battalion in October. After service at Shorncliffe and West Sandling, and with the Pensions Board at Bath, he returned to Canada in September 1916 and was appointed Assistant Medical Adviser to the Pensions Board at Ottawa. He died at Ottawa after a long illness on Ferbruary 11th, 1918, and was buried at Elmira.

University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918

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MAJOR J. H. RATZ, C.A.M.C.

MAJOR RATZ, whose death occurred at Ottawa on February 11th, was assistant medical advisor to the Pensions Board; he was in the forty-ninth year of his age and had been ill for about six months. Major Ratz was born at Elmira, Ontario, in 1869. After attending the Galt High School he entered the University of Toronto, where he received the degree of B.A. in 1892, and his medical degree three years later. He practised in New Dundee, Elmira, and Trenton, and in January, 1915, gave up his practice to join the Canadian Army Medical Corps. He was appointed medical officer of the 34th Infantry Battalion with which he served for a year. He was then appointed to duty at Shorncliffe and West Sandling, and subsequently served on the Canadian Pension Board at Bath, England. On his return to Canada he was attached to the Pension Board at Ottawa as assistant medical advisor.

The Canadian Medical Journal 1918 March; 8(3): 260'96263.

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JOHN RATZ (continued)

His former place of residence for burial. No flowers.

The late Dr. J. H. Ratz was a native of Elmira, the second youngest son of Mr. John Ratz, first Reeve of the Village. After leaving here he attended the University of Toronto and received the degree of B.A. in 1892. After receiving his diploma, he located in New Dundee, in the year 1895, where he enjoyed an extensive practice, which he disposed of in 1901. Then he took a post-graduate course at the New York Polyclinic where he paid special attention to studies relating to diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. On his return from New York, he located in Elmira, where he enjoyed an extensive and successful practice.

He was known as a genial, whole-souled, liberal gentleman, always ready to help his fellow men and will long be remembered by the many friends and patients who survive him.

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John Henry Ratz was born at Elmira, Ontario and, after attending the Galt High School, he entered the University of Toronto, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1892, and his medical degree three years later. He practiced in New Dundee, Elmira, and Trenton. In January 1915, he gave up his practice to join the Canadian Army Medical Corps. He was appointed Medical Officer of the 34th Infantry Battalion with which he served overseas for a year. He was then appointed to duty at Shorncliffe and West Sandling camps, and subsequently served on the Canadian Pension Board at Bath, England. On his return to Canada, he was attached to the Pension Board at Ottawa as Assistant Medical Advisor. Major Dr. Ratz died at Ottawa on February 11, 1918, aged 48 years 5 months 4 days

PHYSICIANS A directory of short character sketches about physicians from the Belleville area (roughly 45 mile radius) in Ontario who
graduated before 1940.

Dr. Donald Brearly - Published by the Quinte Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 2010-2017

John — Caroline Ruth "Carrie" Bechtel. Caroline (daughter of Isaac Bechtel and Jane Tilt) was born 6 Jul 1874, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Emma M. McMurtry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63757
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1918, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

Emma — Edward Charles McMurtry. Edward was born 18 Jan 1863, Bowmanville, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario; died 1941; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: D. D. Ratz
• Occupation: Perine & Co., Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25877
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bank Clerk
• Occupation: 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Banker
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bank Manager, Bank
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Royal Bank manager

Notes:

Mr. D. D. Ratz, is the youngest son of the late John Ratz, and is a native of Elmira. He received his education in the Elmira Public Schools and the Galt Collegiate Institute. He was several years engaged in the office of Messrs Perine & Co., at Doon, Ont. In the year 1899, he returned to Elmira to take a position at the Traders Bank, where recently he has been advanced to the office of teller and accountant. Mr. Ratz is also treasurer of the Elmira Public Library.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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Mr. D. D. Ratz, Manager of Royal Bank, Drops Dead

Like a lightning stroke from a clear sky, came the report that Friday morning that Mr. D. D. Ratz, manager of the local branch of the Royal Bank had died suddenly. As Mr. Ratz had attended his duties as usual and had shown no symptoms of illness, the report of his sudden demise seemed almost incredible, but it proved to be only too true.

His death occurred shortly before nine o'clock. Consider snow had fallen during the previous night, and before going to his work, deceased shoveled the snow from the walks along his property. He went to the bath room to prepare for his office when he was seized with heart failure. His wife heard him fall and when she arrived to the scene, his spark of life had fled. Medical aid could do nothing to bring it back.
The news of the sudden demise was received with consternation, as the departed was a popular official and a highly respected citizen. He was the youngest son of the late John Ratz, the first Reeve of Elmira. He was born in the Township of Woolwich on August 19^th, 1875. The greater part of his childhood was spent in Elmira when he moved with his parents as an infant. He was educated in the Elmira Public School and Galt Collegiate Institute. He was engaged for several years in the office at Perine & Co. at Doon, Ontario. In 1899, he accepted a situation in the Traders Bank, where he gradually rose from the position of junior to the office of manager to which then he was promoted on the departure of Mr. R. H. MacMicking? and which he held until his death. He was a valued employee of a great commercial institution and his place will be hard to fill.

Deceased was married to Miss Myrtle Otto, whom he leaves with her two- year- old son, to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father. Besides the aged mother of the Ratz family, originally consisting of ten children only two brothers survive the deceased, namely Mr. George Ratz of Elmira and Dr. J. H. Ratz now officially employed as Medical Examiner, on the Dominion Pensions Board, Ottawa. One sister, Mrs. McMurtry, of London, Ont., also survives.

The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community in their great loss. As a citizen the deceased will be greatly missed, he having been cordial, energetic and public spirited and at all times ready to do his share to the advancement of the community's interest. Comment: There were a couple times during the obituary that were illegible. Question marks (???) have been place.


Elmira Signet 18 Jan 1917

David married Anna Myrtle Otto 12 Oct 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of William H. Otto and Antonette Schmidt, daughter of William H. Otto and Antonette Schmidt) was born 27 Aug 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Thaler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-175813

Mary married Aaron M. Thaler 14 Sep 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Aaron (son of Joseph Thaler and Louise Amelia Mund) was born 28 Nov 1869, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 21 Jun 1950, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Anna Niergarth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218758

Lydia — Christian R. Niergarth. Christian (son of Jacob Niergarth and Margretha M. Riehl) was born 21 May 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1931, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA; was buried , Osceola Township Cemetery, Osceola, Osceola Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214512631
• Name: Adeline Haist
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232798

Notes:

Mrs. Adeline Haist

DRUMBO - Mrs. Adeline Haist, 80, of RR 1, Drumbo, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her sister, Miss Clara Fry, RR 1, Drumbo. Born in Blenheim Township, Dec. 4, 1872, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Fry, she was a member of the Trinity United Church, Kitchener. Her husband, Ezra Haist, predeceased her Dec. 1, 1951. Surviving are one son, Howard of Montreal; three sisters, Mrs. Walter Roth of Plattsville, Miss Fry of RR 1 Drumbo, Mrs. Magdalena Trudgeon of RR 1 Drumbo and six grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Irma Roedding, died May 14, 1951. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home and interment will be in Woodland Cemetery. Rev. O.P. Hossie will officiate. The body is at the funeral home

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Jan 1953

Adeline married Ezra Haist 15 May 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Ezra (son of Bernardt Haist and Magdalena Yost) was born 1875, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146076

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146077

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• Eby ID Number: 00030-2351.2
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; osteopaths
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ostropath
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ostropath
• Residence: 1921, 144 King St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

1913 Sun. Apr. 6 Cold raw wind all day cloudy. I got up at 8 oclock - Jake had most of the jores finished - after breakfast I looked after hothouse,cleaned chicken roosts etc. - swept the stable - I fed at noon - afternoon I and Sam were at the Alma St. U.B. church to hear Dr. Heist lecture on the subject of sexual purity. I enjoyed the lecture, thought it was educiating....


The 1911-1919 Diary of Gordon Christian Eby Mennonite Farmer

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Edgar Heist, Osteopath, Dies At Kitchener

Edgar Heist, widely known Kitchener osteopath, died on Monday in his sixty-ninth year. The late Mr. Heist was born near Kitchener and had spent the greater part of his life here. In 1902 he graduated from the America School of Osteopathy in Kirksville, Mo., and in 1905 was married to Mary Lewis, by whom he is survived. Mr. Heist, who was a member of the congregation of Knox United Church, had taken an active part in the Ontario Osteopathic Association, as well as the American Osteopathic Association, having served as an officer in both. He was a Kiwanian and a member of Grand River Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Dr. Heist was born at Nine Pines, near Kitchener, Jan. 12, 1871, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon B. Heist. Besides his widow he is survived by three brothers and one sister, Harvey Heist, Salt Lake City, Utah; Dr. Albert Heist, Geneva, N.Y.; Melvin Heist, Putnam, Texas and Miss Laura Heist, Kitchener. He was predeceased by one sister, Mrs. J. N. MacRae, Galt, and one brother, Claude Heist. The remains rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until the funeral on Wednesday. Rev. G. B. McLennan, pastor of Manor Road United Church, Toronto, and former pastor of Trinity United Church, will officiate, assisted by Rev. G. H. Thomas of Erin, former pastor of Knox United Church. Entombment at Woodlawn Mausoleum.

The Waterloo Chronicle May 19 1939 pg 1

Edgar married Mary Luella Lewis 13 Apr 1905, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary was born Jun 1877, , USA; died 28 Jul 1960; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211307815
• Eby ID Number: 00030-2351.3
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1939, Geneva, Ontario, New York, United States

Notes:

Dr. Albert Devitt Heist (1872-1955) was a homeopathic doctor and a dentist who spoke at many health and archealogy seminars. He practiced dentistry from 1898 to 1902 in Kitchener, Ontario, New York, and then graduated from the Atlantic College of Osteopathy in 1905 at the age of 33 and became a homeopathic surgeon, using an old practice known as "dry-cupping," which is a medical practice still being used in some places. He also enjoyed studying archaeology. He was a practicing member of the Bahai'i faith and held meetings in his home regularly.

Albert Devitt was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to Simon Burkhardt Heist, Jr (1845-1925) and Magdalena "Lena" Barbara Keller Devitt (1850-1936). On 11 June 1902, Albert married wife (1) Lucile "Lucy" Lillian Cook (1877-1945). Together, Albert and Lucy had three daughters and one son: Elizabeth "Beth" Marguerite Heist (1903-1991) -married John Petrie Patterson (1898-1978), Lucile Janette Heist (1905-1992) -married Everett Sheppard Brown (1896-1971), Albert Dean Heist (1912-1970) -married Helen White (1915 - ?); had no children, and Eleanore Ruth Heist (1915-1995) -married Robert Earl Clise (1915-1985).

On 7 September 1947, Albert married wife (2) Alice Marion Cook (1896-1976). Alice was a staunch Baptist, who had never before married, and was employed as a secretary at a Baptist university in Buffalo, New York. In 1947, when Alice Marion Cook was aged 51, she married Dr. Albert Devitt Heist. Alice Marion Cook and Lucy Lillian Cook were sisters; both were the daughters of William Peter Cook and Elizabeth (Walty) Cook, and the descendants of Francis Cook of the Mayflower. Albert often said that, when he lost his beloved Lucy, he reached a little further up her branch on the tree to pick the next fruit!

Dr. Heist died 20 June 1955 in the Clifton Springs Sanitarium (near Geneva), Ontario County, New York, USA.

Cemetery, G. et al. (1872) Dr Albert Aaron Devitt Heist (1872-1955) - Find a..., Findagrave.com. Available at: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211307815/albert-aaron_devitt-heist (Accessed: 28 August 2023).

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174423
• Eby ID Number: 00030-2351.4
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1939, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

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• Eby ID Number: 00030-2351.5
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1953, 10 Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Miss Laura M. Heist

Miss Laura M. Heist, 19 Weber St. East, died suddenly this morning at her residence. She was born in Waterloo Township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Heist. She was a member of the Trinity United Church and was an active member of the women's organizations of the church. She was a registered graduate nurse of Erie County Hospital, Buffalo and practiced her profession in Salt Lake City for many years. She is survived by one brother, Dr. Albert Heist of Geneva, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home. Rev. O.P. Hossie will officiate. The body is at the funeral home

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Apr 1953

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185598991
• Name: Lenore Maggie Heist
• Name: Maggie Elenor "Lenora" MacRae
• Eby ID Number: 00030-2351.6
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Osteopath
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Maggie married Dr. John Norman MacRae 4 Nov 1919, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Samuel MacRae and Jane Scott Nichol) was born 27 Feb 1883, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1953; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46679474
• Eby ID Number: 00030-2351.7
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1939, Putnam, Callahan, Texas, United States

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207451765
• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00030-2351.8
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1,Corporal

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• Birth: , Ontario, Canada
• Website: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; photograph
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95955
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Medical ?

Notes:

FRY, EZRA ESHER (ASHER?) was born in Elmira, a son of Daniel Fry. He attended schools in Elmira and Galt and entered the University of Toronto where he received his medical decree "about 1900".

In the summer of 1902 he took a locums in Linwood and in Wellesley, according to the Wellesley Maple Leaf. In October the News Record noted that he and Dr, Geikie performed a tracheostomy on a boy in West Montrose.

He passed the State licensing board examinations in Michigan and went to Hamilton, Montana, and then to Conner's Ferry, Idaho. The News Record said on February 12, 1937: he had an extensive practice and his own private hospital and was one of the outstanding surgeons of Idaho, he served as mayor of his town for a number of years.

The same notice said that his death had occurred, aged about 62 years, no date being given.

Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925

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BELOVED MEDIC CALLED BY DEATH

MANY SANDPOINT PEOPLE PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO DR. E. E. FRY OF BONNERS FERRY.

Many Sandpoint people, loaded with beautiful floral tributes, went to Bonners Ferry yesterday to pay their last respects to Dr. E. E. Fry, beloved north Idaho physician, who died Saturday, as a result of a heart attack. Services were held from the high school gymnasium at 10 a. m.. yesterday, the Rev. C. E. Weidner, Opportunity, Wash., officiating.

Dr. Fry, who was 61 years of age when death called, was active in civic and school affairs at Bonners Ferry. He was a pioneer physician in the Boundary county area. Under his guidance the Bonners Ferry hospital was developed as one of the best in towns of any size in the northwest. During recent years he was assisted in his medical practice by Dr. R. M. Bowell.

During his years of practice at Bonners Ferry, Dr. Fry was often called to Sandpoint, where he developed a large clientele. He had many Sandpoint patients at his Bonners Ferry hospital during a year's time.

Dr. Fry was prominent in the organization of the Kootenai Valley Commercial club and many years was chairman of the district No. 4 school board. He recently campaigned for passage of bonds to build an addition to the Bonners Ferry high school. He had been president of the First National bank here since 1933.

He is survived by his widow; a son Esher, student at Iowa City. Iowa, and a daughter. Marion. attending school at Philadelphia, Pa.

Sandpoint News-Bulletin, Sandpoint, Idaho Friday, February 12, 1937

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Death record and birth of daughter states Ezra was born in Pennsylvania

Website:
Waterloo Pubic Library Digital Collection

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114841
• Occupation: 1908, North Yakima, Yakima, Washington, United States; pharmacist

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• Name: Saloma Ratz
• Name: Salome Ratz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25883
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25884
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student

Notes:

Death of Wm. Ratz

"It never rains but it pours," is an adage that may be applied to the happenings affecting a prominent family of Elmira. Last week while the corpse of the only son of Mr. Daniel Ratz was being brought home from Toronto for burial, the latter's brother, Mr. Simon H. Ratz, received a telegram from Ottawa stating that his son William was lying at the hospital with a severe attack of Typhoid fever. MR. Ratz departed immediately for Ottawa found matters ? ? and was obliged to send a message home Saturday morning to the effect that the young man had died.

Wm. F. Ratz, was born in Elmira on the 22nd of September, 1883. He attended the public school here and proved a bright scholar, passing the Entrance examination when twelve years old. At 14 he passed the junior matriculation examination at the Guelph Collegiate Institute, after which he took a civil engineering course at the School of Practical Science passing his examination for civil engineer at 18 years of age. At this examination he obtained the highest honors in his class. In 1902 he entered his apprenticeship as Dominion Land Surveyor serving under J. F. Johnston, of New Westminster, B. C. and worked for a year in southern British Columbia. Til 1904 he was employed in the Surveyor General's office, Department of the Interior. He then obtained his commission as Dominion Land Surveyor, again with the highest honors. From that time until his death he worked on the Alaska boundary Survey in the Department of the Interior, under Dr. W. F. King, Chief Astronomer and His Majesty's Boundary Commissioner. Few men of his age have attained so high a position in the civil service of our country, and his chances of promotion were very bright, but it was not to be.

Deceased was held in high esteem by his associates, one of whom was Mr. Joshua Umbach son of our townsman, Mr. J. L. Umbach, at whose home he went in and out as though they were brothers. Dr. King also thought very highly of him. Mr. H. S. Mussell, who for four years had been the desk mate of deceased in the office, as well as his associate in field work, accompanied Mr. Ratz to Elmira with the remains.

The young man was sick in the hospital only five days though the insidious typhoid had probably been working in his system for some time.

He was a young man of pleasing and general disposition and of exceptional ability before whom stood, as far as man could see, a promising career. However, death intervened and cut short this young life, leaving his relatives and friends to mourn their great loss, in which the whole community sympathizes.

The funeral took place this (Wednesday) afternoon.

Elmira Signet May 1909

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• Military: WW1
• Name: Lincoln Ratz
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25879
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3132442

Notes:

Abram Lincoln Ratz
The community was shocked at the news of the sudden death of Mr. A. Lincoln Ratz in Belleville hospital on the night of April 2^nd. Although in apparent good health, he suffered a severe stroke at Trenton on Tuesday afternoon and died shortly after being admitted to the hospital.
Born on Sept. 13, 1885, he obtained his primary education in the Elmira Public School, and later continued in the Kitchener Business College. He then entered the employ of the Traders' Bank serving first at Elmira and then at Tavistock. During this time he was keenly interested in sport, particularly hockey in which game he was the goal-keeper for the local seven. In 1904 he moved to Estevan, Sask., remaining there until 1908 when on the death of his father he returned to Elmira and within a few years, he, with Messrs Rahn and Wittich, formed a partnership to continue the former Ratz Bros.' flour mill. Shortly after the advent of Hydro in Elmira he joined the local staff, being variously employed in line work, house installation and cashier of the local office. He served as a sapper in the expeditionary forces with service in France during the great war. Since 1933 he had been at the R.C.A.F. camp at Trenton.
Familiarly known as "Link" to all in his home town, he had endeared himself to young and old alike and many will mourn his sudden passing.
He was unmarried and is survived by two sisters, Salome of London and Aileen of Drumheller, Alta.; also two brothers, Earl of Ottawa and Lorne of Oshawa.
The remains were brought to Elmira from Belleville on Saturday and the funeral took place from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel here on Monday afternoon. The services were conducted here by Rev. C. H. Cornwell, pastor of the local Evangelical church, assisted by Rev. W. J. Zimmerman of Bridgeport. The pallbearers were Messrs. E. Daum, W. Martin, T. Koeber, R. Cleghorn, D. Keller and H.O. Weichel. Interment took place in the Elmira cemetery.
Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Miss Salome Ratz of London, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Ratz and son of Oshawa, Mr. Earl Ratz of Ottawa and Mr. Doerbecker and daughters of Kitchener.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25880

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96837
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student, C. P. S.
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1917, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197582
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student, C. P. S.
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1928, Oshawa, Durham County, Ontario, Canada; merchant

Irvin married Effie Adele "Adele" Winger Jun 1922. Effie (daughter of Amasa Winger and Ida Amelia Mogk) was born 8 Dec 1894, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1927; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30641

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There died at Elmira on Sunday Mar. 6th. Wilbert X. L. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Ratz at the age of 1 year 10 months 26 days.

The little one died of pneumonia after about two weeks illness. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their loss.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197583
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelican

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96839
• Residence: 1997, 87 Kenwood Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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RATZ, Aileen May(S.T.B., B.R.E.) - At Trinity Village Care Centre on Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997, aged 98 years, Aileen Ratz of 87 Kenwood Dr., Kitchener. Youngest daughter of the late Simon Ratz and Mary Weitzel Ratz of Elmira and predeceased by a family of ten. Dear friend of Olive Morris and Martha Good. She taught at a country school at No. 2, Peel and 13 Wellesley, then six years at Elmira Public School, the school in which she had grown up. After three years, she graduated from the Toronto Bible College, served six years in the Dinosaur Valley of Alberta under the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada, then six years with Miranda Brown as a co-worker in the Coke Ovens area of the Steel City of Cape Breton, N.S. After a period of study and graduation from Hartford School of Religious Education, she served in Community Mission work in Brunswick St. United Church for 18 years. Simultaneously with this work, she served 11 years as Port Receptionist of the United Church of Canada when thousands of immigrants entered our country by way of the Port of Halifax in the decades of the 50's and 60's. Her motto in life was the five L's - Live, Love, Laugh, Lift and the Lord will take care of the rest. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place. Friends and relatives are invited to a memorial service in the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home and Chapel, 621 King St. W.,, Kitchener 519-745-9495 on Friday, Oct. 10, 1997, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Nancy Wetselaar officiating. Intermeat in Elmira Cemetery at a later date.

The Record 6 Oct 1997 pg 7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197733
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25858
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194661
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25860

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25871

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25861
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25882
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95985
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1933, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25881
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 93 Belmoral Ave., Toronto, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95987
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Overseas Training Company, Service #2366002
• Residence: 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95988
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1926, 15 Weber St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Reginald married Helen Madeline Maxwell 28 Aug 1926, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Helen was born 5 May 1900, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95989
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1933, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182743
• Occupation: 1925, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Merchant

Clarence married Irene Esther Bricker 2 Sep 1925, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Irene (daughter of John B. Bricker and Christina "Tina" Barton) was born 19 Aug 1901, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-238378

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54423

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• Name: Luella May Boyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54424
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Luella — Chester Wilfrid Boyer. Chester (son of Henry Boyer and Mary Reider) was born 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Salome Pearl Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-383242
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1940, RR3, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario

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CRESSMAN, Salome (nee Derbecker)

Passed away, following a brief illness, on February 16, 1990, in her 90th year. A memorial service in loving memory of Mrs. Cressman will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 1990 at 2 p.m. in St. Luke's United Church, 1820 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge. Her family will greet friends in the church parlor, following the service.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 May 1990 pg A11

Salome married Vernon Wagner Cressman 9 Sep 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Vernon (son of Rev. Silas Cressman and Sarah Wagner) was born 2 Feb 1898, Gore Bay, Gordon Twp., Manitoulin District, Ontario; died 14 Oct 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gertrude V. Derbecker
• Name: Gertrude V. Schweitzer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168590
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Gertrude — Clarence Leighton Schweitzer. Clarence (son of John W. Schweitzer and Sarah Ann Bricker) was born 9 Apr 1904, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1975, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26028

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• Name: Carleton McMurtry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63759
• Residence: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Harold McMurtry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63760
• Residence: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232799

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-433843

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Death:
Tombstone Reads 28 Apr 1921