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Heinrich "Henry" Thiel

Male 1915 - 1892


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  1. 1.  Heinrich "Henry" Thiel was born Jan 1915, , Hesse, Germany; died 23 Jun 1892, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Evangelical United Brethern Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107524

    Notes:

    Heinrich and his family immigrated to Canada in 1849, arriving in New York aboard the ship Bessel from Bremen, Germany. Heinrich was 34, his wife Elizabeth was 23 and their son Henry was 3 The 1852 Census finds them farming in East Zorra Township, Oxford County Ontario, with brothers Peter age 3 and Louis age 2 now part of the family. In the 1861 Census they are still in East Zorra but the transcriber records their name as Seal. Daughters Elizabeth, Catherine, Anna & Mary have been added as well as Jacob. The 1871 Census for East Zorra (surname spelled Theal) lists Heinrich as a Widower. Henry, Peter, Elizabeth, Catherine, Anne & Jacob still in the family home. Unable to find in 1881 Census, but in 1891 he (age 76 and surname spelled Shiel) is a lodger with the King family in East Zorra. In July of 1892 a notice appears in the Berliner Journal newspaper in Kitchener, Waterloo County that Heinrich Thiel died in East Zorra at age 77 years, 5 months

    Cemetery, E., America, N., Municipality, O., Zorra-Tavistock, E., & Cemetery, E. (1815). Heinrich "Henry" Thiel (1815-1892) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 16 May 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190249087/heinrich-thiel

    Heinrich — Elizabeth Ruppert. Elizabeth was born 1826, , Germany; died Bef 1871; was buried , Evangelical United Brethern Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Henry Thiel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Mar 1845, , Hessen, Germany; died 22 Mar 1921, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Peter Thiel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Dec 1849, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1926, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Grand Lawn Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    3. 4. Louis Thiel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Feb 1850, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1918, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    4. 5. Annie Gertrude Thiel  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 12 Nov 1855, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1915, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Thiel Descendancy chart to this point (1.Heinrich1) was born 6 Mar 1845, , Hessen, Germany; died 22 Mar 1921, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180964
    • Immigration: 1849, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1907, Auburn, Huron Co., Ontario; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Henry married Catharina Wagner 23 May 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharina (daughter of Jacob Friedrich Wagner and Anna Katharina "Catherine" Steller) was born 1 Dec 1848, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1906, East Wawanosh Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Henry married Catherine A. "Katie" Wagner 27 Nov 1907, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Johannes "John" Wagner and Elizabeth Happel) was born 1 Jan 1854, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1932, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Peter Thiel Descendancy chart to this point (1.Heinrich1) was born 6 Dec 1849, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1926, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Grand Lawn Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124025
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Peter — Catherine Kreh. Catherine (daughter of Christian Kreh and Mary Ankenmann) was born 18 Oct 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1920, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Grand Lawn Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Claria Thiel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Mary Ann Thiel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Grand Lawn Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.

  3. 4.  Louis Thiel Descendancy chart to this point (1.Heinrich1) was born 12 Feb 1850, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1918, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181029

    Louis — Amanda Allendorf. Amanda (daughter of Balthasar "Balzar" Allendorf and Magdalena Moseman) was born 26 Jan 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1908, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Annie Gertrude Thiel Descendancy chart to this point (1.Heinrich1) was born CALC 12 Nov 1855, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1915, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Annie Gertrude Schildroth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34935P

    Annie — George William "William" Schildroth. George (son of Christian Schildroth and Catherine) was born 17 Mar 1848, , Germany; died 15 Mar 1923, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. William Christian Schildroth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jul 1888; died 1956; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Claria Thiel Descendancy chart to this point (3.Peter2, 1.Heinrich1) was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124028


  2. 7.  Mary Ann Thiel Descendancy chart to this point (3.Peter2, 1.Heinrich1) was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Grand Lawn Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124029


  3. 8.  William Christian Schildroth Descendancy chart to this point (5.Annie2, 1.Heinrich1) was born 8 Jul 1888; died 1956; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101938P

    William married Alberta May "Bertie" Hesse 15 Feb 1910, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Alberta (daughter of John Hesse and Mary Ann Amacher) was born 16 May 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Winnifred Marie Schildroth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1910, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2004; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 10. Lester John Schildroth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Nov 1915, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 11. Eileen Schildroth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 12. Donald Schildroth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1927; died 21 Aug 2013, Victoria, British Columbia; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Winnifred Marie Schildroth Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 5.Annie2, 1.Heinrich1) was born 2 Oct 1910, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2004; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194925104
    • Name: Winnifred Marie Kropp
    • Name: Winnifred Marie Powell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157477
    • Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Winnifred — Alexander R. Powell. Alexander was born 1904; died 1962; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Carol Jean Powell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1935; died 2 Jul 2017; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 14. Thomas A. Powell  Descendancy chart to this point

    Winnifred — Wilhelm "William" Kropp. Wilhelm was born 14 Feb 1910, Bremen, , Germany; died 20 May 1986; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 10.  Lester John Schildroth Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 5.Annie2, 1.Heinrich1) was born 1 Nov 1915, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245859916
    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157456P
    • Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SCHILDROTH, Lester John - November 1, 1915 to November 7, 2006. Died peacefully, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 91. Lester was a popular, outgoing and generous person. He was noted for his sense of humour, his loyalty to people and his commitment to his family, church and community. Lester married Margaret Mae Binkle in 1941, and they were devoted to one another for 65 years, until the time of his death. He is also survived by his sister. Eileen (Lorne) Schweitzer; brother. Donald (Collette) of Victoria, B. C. ; daughter, Leslie (Brian) Gould; son, Stephen and daughter-in-law, Lynn Rubinstein, as well as sisters-in-law, Lea Binkle (nee Charleston) and Evelyn Brown (nee Schweitzer). Lester is the beloved grandfather of David (Melissa) Gould, Jennifer (David) Stubbs (nee Gould) and Deborah, Andrew and Eric Schildroth. He is predeceased by his father, William Christian Schildroth; mother, Alberta May (nee Hesse); sister, Winnifred Kropp and son, John William Schildroth, partner of Carolyn Epp. Born in 1915 on a farm in North Easthope Township in Perth County, Lester spent his early years on the farm and had his primary education in New Hamburg. His family moved to Kitchener when he was twelve. Lester attended Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute where he graduated with a Diploma in Accountancy in 1932. In 1934, Lester took a position at Brodey-Draimin Furriers in downtown Kitchener. He started his employment delivering fur coats on a bicycle, and over the course of time became a senior salesman. He continued working for Brodey-Draimin for 55 years, until his retirement in 1989. During the Second World War, Lester served as a member of the 24th Field Ambulance Reserve based in Kitchener. A lifetime active member of Zion United Church, Lester served in many capacities. Lester acted as an Elder, served on the Presbytery Council and was a member of the Finance Committee, as well as many other volunteer capacities. For over 40 years, Lester was an enthusiastic member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Sales and Advertising Club. He served on many committees and was a director of the Club in the 1960s. Long before anyone used the term "environment", Lester taught his children and grandchildren to care for the planet Earth. He loved camping, hiking and fishing throughout Southern Ontario. He always had deep sympathy and compassion for those who were less fortunate and was a generous contributor of his time and financial resources for the benefit of others in need. Lester participated in numerous charitable activities including fund-raising for the K-W Federated Appeal (now the United Way). Lester was an exceptional husband, father and grandfather. He will be sorely missed by his family as well as many others in the community. Lester's family will receive relatives and friends from 12: 30 - 1: 15 p. m. on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. , Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Memorial service will take place at 1: 30 p. m. in the chapel of the funeral home. The Rev. D. Kellough and The Rev. Joan Berge officiating. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, a contribution to The United Way or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www. henrywalser. com for Lester's memorial.

    The Record Newspaper 8 Nov 2006

    Lester married Margaret Mae Binkle 1941. Margaret (daughter of Charles Binkle and Christine Elizabeth Glasser) was born 21 Aug 1919, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. John William Schildroth  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2006.

  3. 11.  Eileen Schildroth Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 5.Annie2, 1.Heinrich1) was born 10 Aug 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116228273
    • Name: Eileen Schweitzer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157472
    • Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1982, 250 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    EILEEN SCHWEITZER (nee: Schildroth) 1918 - 2007 Passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Home on Thursday, November 15, 2007 in her 90th year. She was born on August 10, 1918 on a farm outside of New Hamburg to William and Alberta Schildroth (Hesse) and had many fond memories of going to public school and Sunday school in New Hamburg. Her family later moved to Kitchener where she eventually worked at Smiles? n Chuckles.

    Eileen married Lorne Schweitzer in 1940 (predeceased March 25, 1982) and has two daughters, Paula (Bruce) Scheifele and Wendy Payne. She always put others first in her life and was always there to help anyone who needed her. She is especially remembered with great affection by her three grandsons, Steven, Scott, and Mark Scheifele with whom she developed a wonderful rapport. She will also be missed by her adopted daughter Joy Becker, her brother Donald and his wife Collette of Vancouver, sister-in-law Mae Schildroth and great grandchildren Brooke and Eric (Charlotte Bruder), Jacob, Sarah and Joseph (Stephanie Wunder) and Ella, Jack and Tessa (Kelly Schroeder).

    Predeceased by her sister Winnifred Kropp (Powell/Schildroth) and her brother Lester Schildroth. She was a member of Zion United Church and for many years a volunteer with the Grand River Hospital follow-up Cancer Clinic and the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic. She also worked at the Nurses Residence of K-W Hospital as receptionist and house mother for the nurses.

    The family wishes to thank Judy and the wonderful staff of Castle Kilbride at Sunnyside Home where she received the very best care for the past five years.

    Friends are invited to share their memories of Eileen with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, November 19 at 2:00 pm with Rene Alexander, Chaplain of Sunnyside Home officiating, followed by a reception in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Cremation will follow and a private family interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo.

    Condolences for the family and donations to The Sunnyside Foundation may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com.

    In living memory of Eileen, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning program by the funeral home.

    The Record 17 Nov 2007

    Eileen married Lorne Jacob Schweitzer 1940. Lorne (son of John Conrad Schweitzer and Anna Wittig) was born 23 Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Paula Ann Schweitzer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Dec 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 2016; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 12.  Donald Schildroth Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 5.Annie2, 1.Heinrich1) was born 1927; died 21 Aug 2013, Victoria, British Columbia; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157475P
    • Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SCHILDROTH, Donald 1927 - 2013 Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC, after a brief illness. Loving father of Vicky Schildroth and Lisa (David) Stacey. Grandfather of Andrew Stacey and William Stacey. Predeceased by his beloved wife Collette (2008), a loss from which he never fully recovered. He also greatly missed his lifelong friend, Lloyd Totzke. Predeceased by his parents Alberta and William Schildroth, sisters Winnifred Kropp and Eileen Schweitzer, brother Lester Schildroth, and nephew John Schildroth. Survived by many other relatives and good friends who will mourn his passing. Don was a lifelong lover of the arts. He was happiest when he was painting, reading, gardening, listening to CBC Radio 2, or sharing his love of history in a good conversation. Cherish your memories of Don because that is how he will live on in all of us. As expressions of sympathy, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A gathering to celebrate Don's life will be held at a later date.

    The Record Aug 29 2013

    Donald — Collette Vaillant. Collette was born 1938; died 22 Dec 2008, Victoria, British Columbia; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



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