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William Main

Male 1849 - 1930  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Main was born 9 Jun 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died May 1930; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75584P
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian

    Notes:

    William Trussler reported the township's only sawmill powered by a portable steam engine, on the southeast corner of the Huron Road and the western township line. His daybook for the years 1864 to 1893 provides more evidence of his operations. In April 1870, for example, William Main contracted with Trussler to work for one year at $110, receiving just a little over half as cash with the rest as clothes or tools. Also powered by steam was the more distinctive business at Bridgeport reported by Isaac E. Shantz, general merchant of Bridgeport. He employed eight men and six boys in a cooperage and wood-working shop that did mainly custom work; their headings, staves, shingles and rakes were valued at $5,075. Shantz, who was married to a daughter of the Bridgeport miller, Elias Eby, was still in business there in 1878 when he was listed in Armstrong's gazetteer and also became postmaster. He later moved to Berlin where he started the foundry business known as I.E. Shantz and Co. by the 1890s

    Waterloo Township Through Two Centuries, by Elizabeth Bloomfield pg 195

    William married Louise Wilhelmina "Minnie" Gedcke 12 Aug 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louise (daughter of Gottfried Gedcke and Anna Marie "Mary" Wegner) was born 6 Nov 1856, , Prussia, Germany; died 8 Oct 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Jane Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Mar 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 12 May 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1904, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Effie Melina Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 6 Mar 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. William Edward Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Mar 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Jane Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 8 Mar 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-281112
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born CALC 12 May 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1904, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Hesse
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106119P
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1904, Blandford Township - Concession 14 Lot 06, Oxford Co., Ontario

    Elizabeth — Henry Hesse. Henry (son of Henry Hesse and Anna Dorothy Fritzler) was born 16 Aug 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Apr 1951, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel United Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Irvin Roy Hesse  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jul 1893, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1967, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel United Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Annie May Hesse  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 8. Viola Hesse  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Effie Melina Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born CALC 6 Mar 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94812P
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  4. 5.  William Edward Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 15 Mar 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-281115
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1909, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    William married Mary Elizabeth Spaetzel 3 Feb 1909, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Spaetzel and Emma Jane Witmer) was born 17 Jan 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Edward William Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Dec 1909; died 23 May 1982; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 10. Nellie Irene Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jun 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 2004; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Irvin Roy Hesse Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 18 Jul 1893, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1967, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel United Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201567584
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-241149

    Notes:

    Irvin R. Hesse

    A resident of Tavistock since 1960, Irvin Roy Hesse, 73, died Thursday afternoon at Avon Crest, Stratford. He has been a hospital patient since mid-February. A native of Blandford Township, he was born July 18, 1893, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hesse, and had farmed in that township for 32 years before retiring to Tavistock. While living in Blandford be was a member of the Bethel United Church, Wilmot Township. He was a member of Knox United Church, Tavistock.

    On Sept. 11, 1918, in South Easthope Township, he married the former Louisa Mansz, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. James (Elizabeth) Tew, Washington; Mrs. Alvin (Jean) Morris, Harrington, and Mrs. Norman (Audrey) Potter, Woodstock; a brother, Harvey, 230 Brunswick St., Stratford; three sisters, Mrs. George (Effie) Capling, Bright; Mrs. Valentine (Annie) Hofstetter, Baden, and Mrs. Albert (Viola) Pauli, New Hamburg. There are six grandchildren.

    The body rested at the Francis funeral home where a service was held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p. m., conducted by Rev. James Warden, minister of Knox United Church. Burial followed in Bethel United Church cemetery, Wilmot.

    New Hamburg Independent, May 3, 1967

    Irvin married Louisa Amelia Mansz 11 Sep 1918, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Louisa was born Apr 1898, Stepney, , Middlesex, England; died 17 Jun 1967; was buried , Bethel United Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Annie May Hesse Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie May Hofstetter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169517
    • Residence: 1966, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Annie married Valentine Gildner Hofstetter 13 Feb 1922, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Valentine (son of Adolph Gustav Hofstetter and Catherine Gildner) was born 24 Jan 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Clarence Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Robert Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Brian Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 14. Laura Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 15. Ruby Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 16. Kathleen Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 17. Mabel Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2013.
    8. 18. Lloyd Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2013.
    9. 19. Lorne Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2013.
    10. 20. Maurice Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2013.
    11. 21. Kenneth Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2013.
    12. 22. Hazel Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1924, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 2013, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Grace United (Zion Evangelical) Cemetery , Tavistock, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 8.  Viola Hesse Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1)

    Viola — Albert Pauli. [Group Sheet]


  4. 9.  Edward William Main Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.William1) was born 3 Dec 1909; died 23 May 1982; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134131

    Edward married Ruth Josephine Schwindt, Twin 29 Aug 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ruth (daughter of Edmund Louis Schwindt and Mary Jane Bolender) was born 21 Sep 1909, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. David William Main  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Donald Main  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Mary Jane Main  Descendancy chart to this point

    Edward — Ruby Katherine Schwindt, Twin. Ruby (daughter of Edmund Louis Schwindt and Mary Jane Bolender) was born 21 Sep 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 10.  Nellie Irene Main Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.William1) was born 19 Jun 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 2004; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216990



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Clarence Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1)

    Clarence — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Norman Valentine Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 12.  Robert Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1)

  3. 13.  Brian Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1)

  4. 14.  Laura Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1)

  5. 15.  Ruby Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1)

  6. 16.  Kathleen Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1)

  7. 17.  Mabel Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) died Bef 2013.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169544


  8. 18.  Lloyd Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) died Bef 2013.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169546


  9. 19.  Lorne Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) died Bef 2013.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169547


  10. 20.  Maurice Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) died Bef 2013.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169549


  11. 21.  Kenneth Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) died Bef 2013.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169550


  12. 22.  Hazel Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annie3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.William1) was born 11 Apr 1924, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 2013, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Grace United (Zion Evangelical) Cemetery , Tavistock, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hazel Otto
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169525

    Notes:

    OTTO, Hazel Hazel Otto, 89, of Tavistock, passed away in the Bonnie Brae Health Care Centre, Tavistock on Friday, November 22, 2013. She was born at Baden on April 11, 1924 a daughter of the late Valentine and Annie (Hesse) Hofstetter. Hazel had worked at the J.G. Field & Co. Woollen Mill in Tavistock and was a member of Grace United Church. She married Ralph Frederick Otto at Baden on September 1, 1945. He predeceased her on August 13, 1983. Hazel is survived by one daughter, Margaret Rose and husband Michael Hallam; six sons, Ken Otto and friend Becky, Richard Otto, Bruce Otto and friend Wendy, Bradley and wife Marilyn Otto, Bryan and wife Dorothy Otto, David and wife Liz Otto; twenty-four grandchildren, twenty-three great- grandchildren; three brothers, Clarence and wife Rose Hofstetter, Robert and wife Patricia Hofstetter, Bryan and wife Donna Hofstetter; three sisters, Laura Deans, Ruby Von Farra, Kathleen and husband Alexander Currie. She was the dear friend of Manfred Koebel who predeceased her on June 29, 1992. She was also predeceased by her son, Douglas Otto (February 11, 1948); one sister, Mabel Storer; four brothers, Lloyd, Lorne, Maurice and Kenneth Hofstetter; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Alice and Harry Grein, Margaret and John "Andy" Ritchie, Robert Deans, Waldmar Von Farra; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Daniel and Annie (Roth) Otto. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Grace United Church, Tavistock on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mary Stewart will officiate. Interment in Grace United Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 1-519-655-2431.

    Waterloo Region Record 23 Nov 2013

    Hazel married Ralph Frederick Otto 1 Sep 1945. Ralph died 13 Aug 1983; was buried , Grace United (Zion Evangelical) Cemetery , Tavistock, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Douglas Otto  Descendancy chart to this point died 11 Feb 1948.

  13. 23.  David William Main Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edward3, 5.William2, 1.William1)

    David — Nancy Lee Annetta Toman. (daughter of Earl K. Toman and Orkney Reta Martin) [Group Sheet]


  14. 24.  Donald Main Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edward3, 5.William2, 1.William1)

  15. 25.  Mary Jane Main Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edward3, 5.William2, 1.William1)

    Mary — Lorne Raymond "Ray" Shantz. (son of Lorne Rayburn Shantz and Lorraine Katharine Schneider) [Group Sheet]



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