Ann Gela Schmidt

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• Name: Ann Gela Wettlaufer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45984

Ann — Ludwig Wettlaufer. Ludwig was born 1810, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 5 Aug 1973, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Frederick Wettlaufer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406852

Notes:

Another pioneer of this neighborhood passed away on Wednesday in the person of Mr. Frederick Wettlaufer, at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 25 days. He had been ill for the past six months. Deceased was born in North Easthope, where he spent his entire life, residing at the time of his death on a farm about a mile west of this village. He was a true adherent of the Lutheran faith and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was married to Miss Catherine Berg, who with one son and two daughters is left to mourn his death. The children are: (Anna) Mrs. Daniel Seyler, and (Leah) Mrs. David Seyler, of Philipsburg, and Jacob B. Wettlaufer on the homestead. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 1: 30 o'clock from the late residence to the Philipsburg church for service, thence to the Philipsburg cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their loss.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Friedrich — Catharina Berg. Catharina (daughter of Johannes Berg and Margaretha Gerth) was born 10 Nov 1845, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1922, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; general store
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139256022
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181455

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TRAFALGAR
George Wettlaufer Dead

Palermo, Nov. 16 - (Special) - George Wettlaufer, a resident of this . district for 30 years, died at his home in his 82nd year, after over a year's illness, during which period he was practically helpless. Born at New Hamburg, Perth County, Mr. Wettlaufer kept a general store at Hawkesville, Waterloo County, for a number of years before coming to Palermo, where he settled on a farm on the 2nd Concession and retired to the village five years ago. His wife predeceased him in March of 1915. Surviving are three sons and four daughters, Blake of Toronto. James of Brantford, Eckhardt of Palermo, Mrs. J. J. Wilson of Regina, Sask., Mrs. A E. Waterbury of New York City, Mrs. R. Christener and is Mrs. B. Hill, both widows, who resided with their father,

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George Wettlaufer.

This gentleman has had large business experience, but he is a new beginner in Hawksville and will have his share of the public patronage. He comes from German ancestry, his father being a native of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. George was born on his father's farm near Philipsburg in 1850 and is therefore in the 48th year of his age. He worked on a farm until he purchased the flouring mills at Wellesley village. This industry he operated for eight years and had encouraging success. But the annoyances connected with the running of a grist mill were not conducive to his nature. The average miller is often the victim of distrust by patrons who imagine they are being taken advantage of in toll, though the miller may endeavor to be conscientiously honest in all his dealings. On this account Mr. Wettlaufer has adopted the general mercantile business. He considers it far more congenial, as when a customer comes in he has an opportunity to see what he is getting, goes out satisfied, having reliance upon his own judgment. Mr. Wettlaufer came to Hawksville on January 22nd last, as the successor of Daniel Weber. The store is one of the oldest in the village and has done an immense business in its day. In latter years its trade was somewhat on the decline, but since its new occupant has taken charge there has been a decided increase in its patronage, owing, no doubt, to the fact that the former prices have been cut down considerably and a heavy stock of first class general merchandise kept constantly on hand. Everything that the average household needs in this line will be found there and at the lowest margin on cost. Attentive and obliging clerks are employed. Mr. W. P. Rennie, an experienced and clever salesman, has charge of the establishment.

Mr. Wettlaufer formerly owned a large farm near Shakespeare, but this he recently sold in order to give his exclusive attention to mercantile pursuits. He was married in 1875 to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. John Rennie, a prominent farmer of North Easthope. They have a fine family consisting of seven children, three boys and four daughters, all single and living at home. They live in cozy residence adjoining the store. One special feature connected with this home is its magnificent lawn. It is certainly at complete manifestation of admirable taste and refinement in the home of a country village. He that loves a congenial home can look upon it with envious eye. It is a miniature wilderness of ornamental shrubbery, plants and vines, and fruit trees. Great care is exercised in keeping it scrupulously neat and clean. In connection with the lawn is a very fine vegetable garden. Nine times out of ten in a home thus beautified you will find a peaceful and happy family circle. Mr. Wettlaufer has made a decided improvement in his store by adapting the acetylene gas light, which renders the interior almost as brilliant as the noonday sun The telegraph office is also located here. Miss Ada Wettlaufer is the operator Mr. and Mrs. Wettlaufer are adherents of the Presbyterian church and their family is among those most highly esteemed in the community and they will undoubtedly be encourage to make Hawksville their place of permanent residence.

Waterloo County Chronicle 23 Jun 1898, p. 8

George — Elizabeth Rennie. Elizabeth (daughter of John Blake Rennie and Caroline Keachie) was born Jun 1851, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1915, Palermo, Halton, Co., Ontario; was buried , Palermo Cemetery, Oakville, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Berg Seyler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406486
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Annie married Daniel H. Seyler 1 Dec 1891, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Daniel (son of Daniel H. Seyler, son of Daniel H. Seyler and Elizabeth Horn) was born 27 May 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1934, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Feb 1934, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141284

Jacob married Emma Lizetta Glasser 1 May 1904, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Valentine Glasser and Cora Abella Martha Lohr) was born 26 Feb 1883, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah B. Seyler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200733
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Leah married David Seyler 1 Jun 1901. David (son of Daniel H. Seyler, son of Daniel H. Seyler and Elizabeth Horn) was born 10 Nov 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1942, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rosetta Caroline Christner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181454

Rosetta — Elton Christner. Elton (son of Daniel Christner and Mary Shantz) was born 11 Jun 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1919, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273586
• Residence: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Ada Hill Died In Hospital

OAKVILLE A well-known resident of the Palermo area for many years, Mrs. Ada Hill died Zaturday in Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Mrs Hill who was Palermo compondent for the Journal until several years ago, had been a resident of Halton Centennial Manor for the past three years. Born in Waterloo county, she lived for some years with her parents on farm north of Palermo before moving into the village. Her husband Boyce Hill died about [] years ago.

Mrs. Hill was an amplished pianst, and used to play at dances and social gatherings in the Palermo district. She was also keen euchre player, and won greart number of prians? She survived by a sister, Mrs Charlotte Waterbury of New York, and by three nephews, Deinde?, Harold and Ronald Wettlaufer, A sister, Mrs. Etta Chrisner, died three years ago. The funeral will be at 2 pm. Tuesday from the funeral chapel of BS Rusell and Sen to Palermo United Church Cemetery. Rev. John D. Staplen of Palermo United Church will officiate

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273587
• Residence: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273549
• Residence: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273588

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108719346
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273590
• Residence: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Interesting: invented Crokinole
• Invention: invented Crokinole
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273598

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Eckert Wettlaufer: Rev. Arthur Page, minister of Palermo United Church, assisted by Rev. W.T. Delve of Jordan, a former minister and a friend of the deceased, officiated on Saturday at the funeral of Eckert Wettlaufer, long-time Palermo resident, who died at his farm home last Thursday morning. Service was held at the funeral chapel of S.S. Russell and Son, and interment was in Palermo United Church Cemetery.

Born at Wellesley, Ont., in November 30, 1894, the late Mr. Wettlaufer moved to Palermo with his family sixty years ago. He attended Palermo public school and for many years took an active part in community affairs.

He was a member of Palermo United Church, and sang in the choir until a year ago. For five years he was church treasurer.

Mr. Wettlaufer is survived by his wife, the former Ethel Giles of Merton; three sons, George, Harold and Ronald, all of Palermo; two grandchildren, Jerry and Kenneth; a brother, James, of Brantford; and four sisters, Mrs. Ina Wilson, Regina; Mrs. Charlotte Waterbury, New York; and Mrs. Etta Christner and Mrs. Ada Hill, both of Palermo.

Mr. and Mrs. William Giles, Merton, Ont., annouce the engagement of their daughter, Ethel Irene, to Eckhardt Wettlaufer, youngest son of George and the late Mrs Wettlaufer, of Palermo, the marriage to take place the middle of September. SOURCE: Wettlaufer, Eckhardt (Engagement notice) appeared in Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 11 Sep 1924, p. 3, column 4, Milton Public Library.

He is credited for inventing Canada's Crokinole (pronounced 'croke-in-ohl') board game. A round wooden game board with small round wooden discs. Believed to have been invented in Tavistock,Ontario,in 1876 by Eckhardt Wettlaufer,he created the game for his son's fifth birthday. The game is played by flicking the round discs from the outside of the board into the higher scoring rings in the middle of the board.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crokinole

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WETTLAUFER, Eckert (Eck) - At his home, Palermo, Ont., on Thursday, Jan. 19, 1956, Eckert (Eck) Wettlaufer, beloved husband of Ethel Giles, dear father of George, Harold and Ronald and brother of Rosetta (Mrs. Elton Christner) and Ada (Mrs. Boyce Hill), both of Palermo; Ena (Mrs. John Wilson), Regina; Charlotte (Mrs. Arthur Waterbury), New York city, and James of Brantford. Resting at the funeral home, of S. S. Russell and Son, Dunn St. (at 3. the lake), Oakville. Service on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment Palermo United church cemetery.

Interesting:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crokinole

Invention:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crokinole

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• Name: Wilhelm F. Seyler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79749
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

William — Magdalene Lichti. Magdalene (daughter of Nicholas S. Lichti and Nancy Herner) was born 14 Jul 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: St. James Lutheran Church, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Minnie Wettlaufer
• Name: Wilhelmine Cora "Minnie" Doering
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350920

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DOERING, Wilhelmine (Minnie)

Suddenly, at her residence in Baden, on Friday, April 18, 1997, Wilhelmine Doering.
She was born in North Easthope township 92 year ago, a daughter of the late Jacob and Emma (Glasser) Wettlaufer. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Baden.
Beloved wife of Lloyd L. Doering, who predeceased her in 1988. Loving mother of Lorraine and her husband Gordon Archibald of Kitchener. Also remembered by her daughters-in-law, Doris Doering of Drumbo, Roberta Doering of RR 3, Woodstock and Ruby Doering of Shakespeare. Ever missed by a sister-in-law, Helene Cowley of Toronto; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by three sons, Ralph, Donald and Laverne; a brother, Alvin Wettlaufer and his wife Molna and a brother-in-law, Alex Cowley.
Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Transfer will be made at noon on Monday, April 21, 1997 to St. James Lutheran Church, Baden, for the service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Peter Mikelic officiating. Burial to follow in Fairmont Cemetery, Baden.
The Record 19 Apr 1997

Wilhelmine married Ralph Lloyd Louis "Lloyd" Doering 24 Dec 1924, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ralph (son of Dr. Ludwig "Louis" Doering and Christine Emilia Heldman) was born 14 Feb 1901, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Oct 1988, Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Viola Nixdorf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97927

Viola — Robert Nixdorf. Robert (son of Henry John "Harry" Nixdorf and Lillie Viola Witt) was born 1921; died 1970; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ella Catherine Doering
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200735
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1926, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework

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DOERING, Ella Catherine - Passed away, peacefully, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, on Tuesday, July 23, 1996. Formerly of Philipsburg where she was born 94 years ago on September 20, 1901, a daughter of the late David Seyler and Leah Wettlaufer. Ella was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Philipsburg where she was a member of the ELW. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Doering who predeceased her March 13, 1953. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Walter Doering and his wife Ruth of Kitchener, Norma Weiler and her husband Armand of Baden and Karolyn Heubner and her husband of Cambridge. Dear grandma (Mueggie) of 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Also fondly remember by a sister-in-law, Lillian Seyler of Tavistock. She was predeceased by two brothers, Clayton and Nelson Seyler and a sister, Viola Nixdorf. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Philipsburg, on Saturday, July 27, 1996 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ron Leonard officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Philipsburg or the charity of one's choice.

The Record 24 Jul 1996

Ella married Elmer Henry Doering 27 Jul 1926, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elmer (son of Henry Andrew Doering and Ann Eva Schmidt) was born 10 May 1892, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1954, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200736
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Clayton — Salome Bertha "Bertha" Schmidt. Salome was born 23 Jun 1904, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1972, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200737
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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SEYLER, Nelson

On Tuesday, July 30, 1985, at Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., Nelson Seyler, of RR 1, New Hamburg, aged 79 years. He was born in Wilmot township, a son of the late David Seyler and the former Leah Wettlaufer. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, where he had been on the church council and taught Sunday school for many years. He also had been a public school trustee. Beloved husband of the former Lillian Becker, whom he married May 17, 1930. Lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Doris (Mrs. Corson Schwartzentruber) of New Hamburg, Marie (Mrs. Mahlon Shantz) of Kitchener and his two sons, Harold and his wife Isabel of RR 1, New Hamburg and David and his wife Susan of New Hamburg; dear brother of Clayton of New Hamburg and Mrs. Ella Doering of RR 2, Baden. Sadly missed by 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Viola Nixdorf in 1964. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 8: 00 today, until Friday, Aug. 2, at noon, when transfer will be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, for the service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Doug Kranz dfficiating, Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 31 Jul 1985 pg D7

Nelson married Lillian Elizabeth Becker 17 May 1930, , Ontario, Canada. Lillian (daughter of Edwin Becker and Christina Schamber) was born 16 Feb 1909, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1999, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Oct 1999, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]