Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Philippina Dreisinger

Female Cal 1823 - 1896  (~ 73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Philippina Dreisinger was born CALC 10 Mar 1823; was christened 26 Apr 1823, Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died 12 Jun 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Philipine Dreisinger
    • Name: Philippina Bird
    • Name: Philippine Dreysinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115380
    • Birth: 24 Apr 1823, Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
    • Residence: 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Philippina married Samuel Bird 1842, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel was born 10 Nov 1814, Yarmouth, , Isle of Wight, England; died 14 Feb 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Bird  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Feb 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 12 Aug 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1928, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Adam Bird  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Apr 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 12 Aug 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1925, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Juliana Bird  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Jacob Bird  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Mar 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1930, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Frederich Bird  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Elizabeth Bird  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Bird Descendancy chart to this point (1.Philippina1) was born 29 Feb 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 12 Aug 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1928, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Keller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42769
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Mary married Frederick Keller 27 Nov 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederick (son of Michael Keller and Elizabeth) was born 3 Nov 1844, , Baden, Germany; died 15 Sep 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Jacob B. Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Apr 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1940; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 9. Samuel Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Aug 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 10. Melinda Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1871, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1943, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 11. Frederick B. Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1876, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 12. William Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 13. Daniel Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 May 1881, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 14. John Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Feb 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1972, Brampton, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 15. Emma Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jul 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Adam Bird Descendancy chart to this point (1.Philippina1) was born 23 Apr 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 12 Aug 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1925, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41048
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Adam married Catharina "Catherine" Schwind 21 Jun 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharina (daughter of Andreas "Andrew" Schwind and Catharine Miller) was born 24 Apr 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1932, Kitchener Daily Record Newspaper, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Juliana Bird Descendancy chart to this point (1.Philippina1) was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-425817
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  4. 5.  Jacob Bird Descendancy chart to this point (1.Philippina1) was born 27 Mar 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1930, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55971
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Retired: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Jacob Bird

    Mr. Jacob Bird, who has been an esteemed resident of Elmira for the past fifteen years and who previous to that time lived in Woolwich Township on the farm which is at present occupied by his son. In March, 1880, he was united in marriage to Mary Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Bird were residing on the farm until fifteen years ago when they moved to Elmira and have since lived retired. His only son, Mr. Samuel Bird, continued to occupy the farm and where he still resides. Besides his widow and son, one sister, Mrs. William Stickney, of Guelph, survives. The late Mr. Bird has been ailing for some months and never fully recovered from the shock of a fall he received last Easter at his home, pneumonia being the direct cause of death. The funeral will take place from his late home on Arthur Street North on Saturday August 23, at 2 p.m. (standard time), to Zion Evangelical church, for service and interment will take place in the Elmira cemetery, Rev. E. D. Becker will conduct the funeral services.

    Elmira Signet, August 21, 1930

    Jacob married Mary Mueller 18 Mar 1880, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John K. Mueller and Eva Katharina Weiss) was born 26 Dec 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1942, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Samuel M. Bird  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Frederich Bird Descendancy chart to this point (1.Philippina1) was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-425819
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  6. 7.  Elizabeth Bird Descendancy chart to this point (1.Philippina1) was born 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Stickney
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115377
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1930, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

    Elizabeth — William Stickney. William was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1906, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Maryann Stickney  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Jacob B. Keller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 24 Apr 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1940; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33377P
    • Residence: 1887, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butter Maker
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Maker Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Maker, Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 54 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Jacob married Mary Thiel 8 Mar 1887, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Thiel and Elizabeth Koenig) was born 22 Apr 1867, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Ann Alberta "Bertha" Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 May 1887, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 19. Carl Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Mar 1890, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 20. Raymon Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Nov 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 21. Erla Catherine Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Oct 1899, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 9.  Samuel Keller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 6 Aug 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113228
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Samuel — Caroline Elizabeth Huether. Caroline (daughter of Christopher Huether and Martha Elizabeth Kleeberger) was born 1870, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Nelda Melinda Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Oct 1895, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Melinda Keller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 27 Dec 1871, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1943, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Melinda Mattusch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113229
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. F. Mattusch

    Sudden death came to Mrs. Frederick Mattusch Monday morning at her Hampton Street home. She had been in failing health for several years. She was 71. Born in Maryborough Township, nee Melinda Keller, she was a resident in Elmira for the past 38 years. She was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church and of the Ladies' Aid Society of that congregation. Her husband predeceased her six years ago. Surviving are four brothers, Frederick, Daniel and John Keller of Elmira and William of Stratford and one sister, Mrs. Emma Strome of Kitchener. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2: 30 from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel. Burial was made in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch officiated.


    Elmira Signet, January 28, 1943

    Melinda — Frederick Mattusch. Frederick (son of George Michael "Michael" Mattusch and Kathrina "Catherine" "Katie" Ruppel) was born 13 Aug 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1937, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Frederick B. Keller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 13 Aug 1876, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37908
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1899, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; saddler
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Glove Works

    Frederick married Mary Daub 11 May 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Daub and Marie Weiss) was born 22 Jun 1879, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Aylmer A. J. Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 24. Myrtle M. Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Mar 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  William Keller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113231
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  6. 13.  Daniel Keller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 2 May 1881, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Dan Keller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289140
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter, House
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    DANIEL KELLER

    Daniel Keller, 73, died Wednesday, June 16, at the K-W Hospital. He lived with his niece, Mrs. Nelda Rook, 17 Ernst St. Born May 22, 1881, in St. Jacobs, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Keller. He came to Elmira 49 years ago and was a painter and decorator. He was a Lutheran. Surviving are two brothers, John and Frederick of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Emma Strome of Kitchener. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted Saturday, June 19 at 3 p.m. Rev. Harry Baetz officiated. Interment was in the Elmira Cemetery.


  7. 14.  John Keller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 13 Feb 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1972, Brampton, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194594
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laster, Felt Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    JOHN KELLER

    Funeral service took place Saturday at the Dreisinger funeral parlor, Elmira, for John Keller of Brampton, formerly of Elmira. He died last Wednesday at Brampton at the age of 88. Burial was in the Elmira cemetery.

    He was predeceased by his wife, the former Helma Schaefer. He was the father of Clinton of Kingston and Kenneth of Brampton; brother of Emma Strome of Kitchener.

    John married Helma Anne Schaefer 10 Oct 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helma (daughter of John Henry Schaefer and Louisa Umbach) was born 13 Aug 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1968, Brampton, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Clinton Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  8. 15.  Emma Keller Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 10 Jul 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Emma Strome
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198070
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1972, 53 John St. W., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    STROME, Mrs. Henry - At the K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1972, Emma Keller, of 53 John St. West, Waterloo, age 86, member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, wife of the late Henry Strome; mother of Mrs. Lorine Oestreich of Windsor, Olive (Mrs. E. L. Metcalfe) of Waterloo, Henrietta (Mrs. A. E. Lloyd) of Vankleek Hill, Ont., Fred O. Strome and Wilmer H. Strome, both of Kitchener: also survived by 12 grand-children, 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; Mrs . Strome was the last surviving member of her family. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener. Funeral and committal service in the chapel Thursday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m., with Rev. John Korcok officiating. Interment Elmira Union cemetery.


    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Nov 1972 pg 31

    Emma — Henry B. Strome. Henry (son of Franklin M. Strome and Helena Elizabeth Battenberg) was born 17 Jan 1885, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Henrietta Strome  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 27. Emma Lorine Caroline Strome  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 28. Fredrick Strome  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 29. Wilmer Henry Strome  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Aug 1913, Grimsby, , Lincolnshire, England; died 20 Aug 1991, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 30. Olive Dorothy Strome  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916; died 15 Jun 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jun 1995.

  9. 16.  Samuel M. Bird Descendancy chart to this point (5.Jacob2, 1.Philippina1) was born 7 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55973
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Samuel M. Bird

    Samuel M. Bird, 85 of 93 Seagram Drive, Waterloo, formerly of Elmira, died Wednesday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in North Woolwich Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob. Mr. Bird farmed on the homestead in North Woolwich Township until 1946 when he and his wife retired to Elmira. For the past year he lived at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nelson (Norma) Gerth. He was a member of the North Woolwich Evangelical Church.

    Surviving besides his wife, the former Laura Beisel, are a son, Donald, Waterloo; two daughters, Mrs. Gerth and Mrs. C. W. Ramona McWatt, Glencoe; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by two daughters. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until noon Friday when removal will be made to Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church for service at 2 p.m. Rev. M. E. Reuber will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery.


    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Nov 1966

    Samuel married Laura Beisel 12 Nov 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of Philip Beisel and Elizabeth Simon) was born 11 May 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Norma Alberta Bird  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Feb 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Samuel — Laura. Laura was born 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Frank Simon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 33. Walter Uiges  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 34. Norma Bird  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  10. 17.  Maryann Stickney Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Philippina1) was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115378



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Ann Alberta "Bertha" Keller Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jacob3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 22 May 1887, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ann Alberta "Bertha" Good
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33376
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 54 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework

    Ann married Israel Good 17 Feb 1909, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Israel (son of George B. Good and Mary Schmitt) was born 15 Apr 1883, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1915, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Marjorie Good  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Ann married Harold Campbell Scott 19 Mar 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harold (son of James G. Scott and Amelia Keller) was born 3 Jan 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 19.  Carl Keller Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jacob3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 23 Mar 1890, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289171
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  3. 20.  Raymon Keller Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jacob3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 17 Nov 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205394699
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55128
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
    • Residence: 1921, 54 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Raymon — Marie Catherine Affholder. Marie (daughter of Jacob B. Affholder and Katherine "Catherine" Dorschel) was born Mar 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 36. Raymon James "Raymond" Keller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1934, of, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 2001, Edmonds, Snohomish, Washington, USA; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 21.  Erla Catherine Keller Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jacob3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 21 Oct 1899, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55129
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 65 Irvin St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Erla married Lloyd John Wurm 19 Nov 1919, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lloyd (son of Julius Conrad Wurm and Celestia Jane "Meta" Alderson) was born 11 Nov 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 37. Donald Wurm  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 1940; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 22.  Nelda Melinda Keller Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 31 Oct 1895, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
    • Name: Nelda Melinda Rooke
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198116
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Nelda married John Otto "Otto" Rooke 17 Nov 1913. John (son of John Rooke and Sarah Ann Girling) was born 6 Feb 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Stuart Rooke  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1915; died 1967; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 23.  Aylmer A. J. Keller Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frederick3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 18 Nov 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37910


  7. 24.  Myrtle M. Keller Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frederick3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 2 Mar 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37911


  8. 25.  Clinton Keller Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born May 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194596
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  9. 26.  Henrietta Strome Descendancy chart to this point (15.Emma3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-402073


  10. 27.  Emma Lorine Caroline Strome Descendancy chart to this point (15.Emma3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born May 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Emma Lorine Caroline Oestreich
    • Name: Lorine Strome
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198071
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Emma married Charles John Oestreich 29 Jan 1927, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles (son of Henry Oestreich and Anna Eva "Eva" Vogel) was born Oct 1905, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  11. 28.  Fredrick Strome Descendancy chart to this point (15.Emma3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born Mar 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198072
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  12. 29.  Wilmer Henry Strome Descendancy chart to this point (15.Emma3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 28 Aug 1913, Grimsby, , Lincolnshire, England; died 20 Aug 1991, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Historic St. Paul's Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161428
    • Club Membership: 1925, Kitchener Musical Society, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Flash from the Past: Kitchener band played at 1966 'Mall Days'

    ......Several readers phoned or emailed to identify band members they spotted in the photo.

    Cathy Stone emailed to say she spotted her late father, Wilmer Strome, playing the clarinet in the photo - just left of the conductor.

    Strome joined the band's boys' group in 1925 and was still playing with the adult band in 1991 when he died following a car accident on his way to a concert in Port Elgin....



    Waterloo Region Record 17 May 2013

    Wilmer — Irene May Leona Bacher. Irene (daughter of William Bacher and Lillian M. Schneider) was born 5 Jan 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Kelly Strome  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. George Strome  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 41. Cathy Strome  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 42. Stephen Wilber Strome  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1941; died Feb 2011, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

  13. 30.  Olive Dorothy Strome Descendancy chart to this point (15.Emma3, 2.Mary2, 1.Philippina1) was born 1916; died 15 Jun 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jun 1995.

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    • Name: Olive Dorothy Metcalfe
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-402064

    Notes:

    METCALFE, Olive Dorothy - Peacefully, at K-W Hospital, on Thursday, June 15, 1995. Will be fondly remembered by her daughter, Barbara and husband Norm Waring; son, Robert and wife Alfonsina Metcalfe; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Edward; mother and father, Emma and Henry Strome, sisters, Lorine and Henrietta and brothers, Fred and Wilmer. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, 51 Benton at Church St., Kitchener, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete funeral service will be held on Monday, June 19, 1995 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, Rev. Dr. Rod Sykes officiating. Cremation to follow.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Olive — Edward Floyd Metcalfe. Edward was born CA 1914; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 43. Barbara Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Robert Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 31.  Norma Alberta Bird Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 5.Jacob2, 1.Philippina1) was born 16 Feb 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Norma Alberta Gerth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95194

    Notes:

    GERTH, Norma A. - At K-W Hospital, on Thursday, July 4, 1985, Norma a. Gerth, age 68 years, of 93 Seagram Drive, Waterloo.

    Born in Woolwich Township, she was a member of Emmanuel United Church, Waterloo.

    Daughter of the last Samuel and Laura Bird; wife of Nelson Gerth; mother of Steven and his wife Kathy, and David and his wife Brenda, all of Kitchener; sister of Donald Bird and Romona (Mrs. Charles McWatt), both of Waterloo, Frank Simon of Pickering and Horace Todberry of St. Mary's. Also survived by three grandchildren, Andrew, Adam, and Alan.

    Mrs. Gerth's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, after 2 pm on Saturday. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 8 at 2 pm at Emmanuel United Church, Waterloo, Rev. Harold Wright officiating. Interment Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Jul 4 1985 pg E9

    Norma — Nelson Jacob Gerth. Nelson (son of Norman Lewis Gerth and Adeline Catherine "Addie" Eydt) was born 14 Dec 1914, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. David Gerth  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. Steven Robert Gerth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1951; died 30 Aug 2008; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  15. 32.  Frank Simon Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 5.Jacob2, 1.Philippina1) was born 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312866
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical


  16. 33.  Walter Uiges Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 5.Jacob2, 1.Philippina1) was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312867
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical


  17. 34.  Norma Bird Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 5.Jacob2, 1.Philippina1) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312865
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical