Thomas Mitchell

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• Elected Office: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - New Hamburg
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86244
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1874, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Flour Miller
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seed Merchant
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Stamping
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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Death of Thomas Mitchell.

After an illness of many months our esteemed townsman, Mr. Thomas Mitchell passed away at his home on Saturday last at the age of 73 years. The late Mr. Mitchell had been a resident of New Hamburg for the past thirty years, and for many years conducted the flour and feed store. Previous to coming to town he resided on a farm south of the village where he was born and raised. He was prominent in municipal affairs of the village, serving for several terms as councillor. He was a devoted adherent of the Anglican faith and a member of I.O.F. and C. O. F. lodges. The deceased was a man with a very genial disposition and of sterling qualities. and leaves a wide circle of friends who deeply mourn his departure. He was married to Catharine Heiselman, who, and two daughters, Mrs. Muirbach of Cleveland, Ohio, are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon to St. George's church and was conducted by Rev. Thos. Hicks. Interment took place in St. James cemetery Huron Road. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavements

The Chronicle Telegraph (190101), 5 Apr 1917, p. 1

Thomas married Catherine Heiserman 9 Feb 1874, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John Heiserman and Theresia Marie Buchel) was born 19 Mar 1848, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ada Jane Kerr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179551P
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1921, 83 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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Mrs. R.J. Kerr - Profound regret was felt by many friends in New Hamburg when it was learned that Mrs. Ada Kerr passed away at their home in Kitchener on Friday evening, March 11th. Death came rather suddenly after a short attack of influenza and pneumonia. The deceased was a resident of New Hamburg for many years and was a faithful and active member of St. George's Anglican Church. She had a large circle of friends in town who are grieved at her demise. She was the elder daughter of the late Thomas Mitchell and Mrs. Mitchell and was born on a farm in South Wilmot. She came with her parents to New Hamburg as a young girl and resided here for many years until she moved to Kitchener about fifteen years ago. Since residing in Kitchener she was an untiring member of St. John's Church. She was president of the Women's Auxiliary and devoted much time to church activities. She was also a member of the Eastern Star Lodge. The late Mrs. Kerr was married to R. J. Kerr, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kerr, of the Huron Road, who predeceased her a few years ago. Her father and only sister, Mrs. Alice Murbach, also predeceased. She leaves her aged mother and a large circle of friends to mourn her demise.

New Hamburg Independent 18 Mar 1932 pg 1

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Died At her late residence, 83 Ahrens St.West, Kitchener, Ont. on Friday, March 11th, 1932 Ada Jane Mitchell Widow of the late Robert James Kerr The Funeral will be held from her late residence, 83 Ahrens St. West Kitchener, Ont. Monday, March 14th, 1932 1.30 o'clock p.m. to St. John's Angelican Church, Kitchener, for service Interment will be made in St. James Cemetery, Wilmot


Funeral Card

Ada married Robert James Kerr 2 Sep 1902, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of William Kerr and Hannah Elizabeth Illingworth) was born 9 Mar 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Maud Murbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-359717
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1901, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1917, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA

Alice married Erne Kasper Murbach 27 Nov 1901, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Erne was born 1879, , Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]