John George "George" Strebel

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• Name: George Strebel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46370
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saddler in Harness Shop
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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John George Strebel

Harness maker, John George Strebel, practised his trade starting in 1909. He is a nephew to John Strebel and managed the shop following his uncle's death in 1940. From 1909-1912, he trained in an apprenticeship under Charles Ottmann in Wellesley. After spending 18 years as a harness maker in Niagara Falls, he returned to Waterloo and continued his trade under his uncle's employ. Following the death of his uncle in 1940, he took ownership of the shop. He was considered the "last harness maker" in Waterloo and Kitchener as of 1956.

Harnessing in Waterloo

John — Matilda Fredericka Elizabeth "Tillie" Hammer. Matilda (daughter of David G. Hammer and Catherine "Katie" Heise) was born 30 Sep 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]