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Henry M. Kinzie

Male 1853 - 1926  (73 years)


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  1. 1.  Henry M. Kinzie was born 18 Feb 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1926, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20942951
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092
    • Occupation: 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry M. Kinsie, "was born February 18th, 1853. He is married to Elizabeth Steiner. They reside at Blair where he is engaged with Mr. Harry McNally. Their family consists of seven children"

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Henry M. Kinzie

    Death removed a well known citizen of Waterloo county on Sunday in the person of Henry M. Kinzie, who passed away at the home of his son, Isaiah Kinzie, in North Dumfries township, in his 74th year. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the home of his son to the Hagey Mennonite church and cemetery for service and internment.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 29 Apr 1926, p. 5

    Henry married Elizabeth Steiner 27 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Steiner and Barbara Geiger) was born 5 Mar 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1917, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Noah Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1901, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. 3. Ephraim Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jul 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1958, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Lydia Ann Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Nov 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Apr 1973, Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Joseph Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jul 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1908; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. 6. Phianna Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1908; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Henry S. "Harry" Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Aug 1888, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1978, Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Isaiah S. Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jun 1890, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Edwin Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jan 1898, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Noah Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 19 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1901, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45119998
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.2

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Died, In Blair, on Friday afternoon, February 15th, 1901, at 2.30 o'clock, Noah Son of Henry and Elizabeth Kinzie, Aged 21 years, 5 months and 27 days Funeral Will take place from the residence, Blair, at 1 p.m., Monday, 18th inst., to the Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Blair, February 15th, 1901.

    Funeral Card


  2. 3.  Ephraim Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 2 Jul 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1958, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.3
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dairyman
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Milk Dealer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Kinzie, Ephraim, son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Steiner) Kinzie, was born near Preston, Ont., July 2, 1881; passed away at the South Waterloo Hospital, Jan. 10, 1958; aged 76 y. 6 m. 8 d. Death was due to a heart ailment. On Feb. 3, 1909, he was married to Nancy Detweiler. He is survived by his wife, one son (Elton, Breslau, Ont.), 4 daughters (Rheta, Toronto, Ont.; and Verda, Della, and Orpha, at home), 3 brother (Harry and Edwin, Blair, Ont.; and Isaiah, Hespeler, Ont.), and one sister (Mrs. Abraham Wismer, Preston, Ont.). He dedicated his talents in service to the Preston Mennonite Church and witnessed through his many business contacts during the forty years he operated Preston's first dairy. Funeral services were held at the Preston Church, Jan. 12, in charge of Howard L. Good and B. B.Shantz. Burial in the Hagey Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 12 - March 18, 1958-page 262, 263

    Ephraim married Nancy Detweiler 3 Feb 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Noah B. Detweiler and Anna S. "Nancy" Weber) was born 28 Aug 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Elton Steiner Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1984, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 11. Rheta Kinsie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1913, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1969, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 12. Verda Mae Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jul 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 13. Della Marion Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Aug 1915, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 14. Orpha Lucille Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 May 1920, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 2017, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Lydia Ann Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 27 Nov 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Apr 1973, Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Ann Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.4
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Lydia married Abraham C. Wismer 17 Feb 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abraham (son of Daniel M. Wismer and Elizabeth Cober) was born 31 Aug 1883, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 30 May 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Mervin Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Wilfred Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Ada Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 18. Hazel Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 19. Henry Harold Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 20. Elizabeth Ida "Bessie" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jun 1912; died 13 Dec 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 21. Clayton Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1915; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 22. Clifford Leroy Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 19 Nov 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1917, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 23. Howard Frederick Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jan 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Joseph Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 27 Jul 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1908; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.5
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer


  5. 6.  Phianna Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 11 Nov 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1908; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Phianna Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.6
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

    Phianna — Moses W. Gingerich. Moses (son of David M. Gingerich and Susannah Wideman) was born 20 Jan 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1944; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Henry S. "Harry" Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 2 Aug 1888, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1978, Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Harry S. Kinzie
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.7
    • Residence: 1958, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kinzie, Harry S. - Of Route 3, Cambridge, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Sunday, March 26, 1978, Harry S. Kinzie, beloved husband of the late Catherine Wismer, in his 90th year. Dear father of Earl and Edward of Kitchener, Harry Jr. of Route 3, Cambridge, Marjorie of Coburg, Elizabeth (Mrs. Budd McCracken) of Cambridge, Isabel (Mrs. Ward Cressman) of Hanover, Ruth (Mrs. Howard Detweiller) of Breslau. Also survived by two brothers, Isaiah and Edwin of Cambridge, 17 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Kinzie was born and lived all his life in the Blair district. A retired farmer, owned and operated the Kinzie Dairy with his brothers in Blair a number of years ago. Member of Preston Mennonite Church. He was a historian of the Blair district. Trustee of the Blair school board for a number of years, took active part in the Blair Union Sunday school as a Bible class teacher. Rested at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge (P), until Wednesday noon, then to the Preston Mennonite Church for funeral services at 2 pm. Interment in Hagey cemetery.

    Elmira Signet Mar 29 1978 pg 24

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    Historic Events
    bv Harry S. Kinzie, Blair

    When Preston had a large tract of land, owned by John D. Moore, we called it the Preston Hop-fields. They brought Indians up from the Brantford reserve to pick the hops. In 1902 and 1903 they brought Indians from the Reserve to thin sugar beets and in the fall they brougt men women and children; the men pulled the beets and the women and children cut the tops off. I forgot, they didn't dare cut the top off but they twisted . the top off, sugar is at the top of the beet.

    The Indians were like all other nationalities; they had some strange customs; when any of their number died they would hang them in a tree until all flesh disappeared; then they would bury them with all their hunting equipment, guns, tommy hawks, bows and arrows and flint heads.They believed in a hereafter and wanted them to be prepared to hunt in the next world. At Blair you could see the little mounds in the Indian cemetery but no memorial stone.This Indian cemetery was on Mr. James Barclay's farm. My father never allowed me to plow over this portion of the field. Mr Barclay died in 1918 and since then the farm has been owned by W. Moore and now Keefer Wilkes and I don't believe they know that field contains the first cemetery in Waterloo County; and worst of all they are working on top of it and cropping it. I think we should show a little respect for the burial ground of our first North American settlers. Maybe in the future they will want to show or honor this little burial plot; perhaps make a park out of it and at present there are less than two or three that remember the parcel of land that contains the remains of some Indian Chiefs and one of our first white fur trader; including his wife and family; Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Dodge, who desired to be buried with their Indian Chiefs with whom he traded. Mr. Nathaniel Dodge was a very eccentric sort of man. According to some books in past history Mr. Dodge was still alive in 1849. He had made some purchases in a day book in my possession.

    Tweedsmuir History for Doon and Blair

    Henry married Katherine Wismer 24 Sep 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katherine (daughter of Benjamin S. Wismer and Catherine Kumpf) was born 28 Dec 1888, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 6 Oct 1963; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Harry Kinzie, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Elizabeth Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Marjorie Katherine Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Mar 1915, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1979, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 27. Elizabeth "Beth" Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1917, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 28. Isabel Mary Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1917, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1989, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 29. Earl H. Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1920; died 1985; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 30. Edward William Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2008, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 31. Harry Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1925, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.
    9. 32. Ruth Marie Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1929; died Jul 2002; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 8.  Isaiah S. Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 23 Jun 1890, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.8
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Milk Waggon
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1958, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kinzie.- Isaiah, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Steiner) Kinzie, was born in Blair, Ont., June 23, 1890; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Aug. 20, 1981; aged 91 y. He was married to Sylvia Snyder, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 children (Willard, Dorothy-Mrs. Robert Ritchie, Jean-Mrs. Donald Pearce, and Edith). Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Edwin). Hewas preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 23, in charge of Willis Breckbill and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Hagey Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald, November 10, 1981 - Volume 74, Number 45 - page 846

    Isaiah married Sylvia Snyder 1 Feb 1916. Sylvia (daughter of Levi Snyder and Sarah S. Reist) was born 22 Jan 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 33. Jean Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. William Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1918.
    3. 35. Willard Lewis Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Sep 1919, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 2018, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 36. Dorothy Irene Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jun 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 2008, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 37. Edith Erma Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1928; died 2003; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  8. 9.  Edwin Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 29 Jan 1898, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ed Kinzie
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0666.8501
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1958, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KINZIE, Edwin

    Of Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Thursday, September 9, 1999, in his 102nd year. Beloved husband of his first wife, Alice Bechtel (1963) and his second wife, Linnie Cressman (1988). Dear father of Harold and his wife Dorothy Kinzie of Cambridge and Helen Stewart and her husband Murray of Milverton. Lovingly remembered by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Survived by four step-daughters; Evelyn Seyler and her husband Lavern, Carol Schott and her husband Cliff, Wanda Gingrich and her husband Nevin and Barbara Clare and her husband Tom and their families. Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Elizabeth Kinzie and five brothers and two sisters. Mr. Kinzie was born in Blair, Ontario and has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church and was a retired woodworker. The family will receive friends at the BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, on Sunday, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted, on Monday, September 13, 1999, at 2: 00 p.m., at Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession Road, Cambridge, with Rev. Amzie Brubacher officiating. Interment in Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge.

    Cambridge Reporter 1999

    Edwin married Alice Ina Bechtel 11 Jan 1928, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of Jesse C. Bechtel and Rebecca Cober) was born 19 Jul 1897, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Harold Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. Helen Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point

    Edwin — Linean Idella Cressman. Linean (daughter of Moses S. Cressman and Lovina Snyder) was born 21 Nov 1899, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Elton Steiner Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ephraim2, 1.Henry1) was born 6 Jan 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1984, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23021
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1958, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KINZIE, Elton S., son of Ephraim and Nancy (Dettweiler) Kinzie, was born in Cambridge, Ont., Jan. 6, 1910; died of heart failure at Cambridge, Ont., Apr. 4, 1984; aged 74 y. On Jan. 1, 1953, he was married to Irene SHANTZ, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth and James), 2 daughters (Janet Clark and Rosemary Zehr), 2 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Verda, Della, and Orpha Kinzie). He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Cambridge, Ont., Apr., 6, in charge of Brian Bauman and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Hagey Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 19 - May 8, 1984, pg. 342

    Elton married Alma Irene "Irene" Shantz 1 Jan 1953. Alma (daughter of Amos Shantz and Emma Spaeth) was born 1924, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 2011, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Rheta Kinsie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ephraim2, 1.Henry1) was born 1913, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1969, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7857.667
    • Residence: 1958, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kinzie, Rheta, daughter of Ephraim and Nancy Kinzie, was born at Preston, Ont., died at Toronto, Ont., Mar. 17, 1969; aged 56 y. Surviving are her mother, one brother (Elton), and 3 sisters (Verda, Della, and Orpha). She was a member of the Preston Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 20, with Rufus Jutzi officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 24 - June 17, 1969 pages 554-556


  3. 12.  Verda Mae Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ephraim2, 1.Henry1) was born 26 Jul 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23022

    Notes:

    KINZIE, Verda Mae

    Of Langs Drive, Cambridge, on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, in her 86th. year. Beloved sister of Orpha Kinzie and dear sister-in-law of Irene Kinzie, both of Cambridge. Dear aunt of Ken Kinzie and his wife Pam, Jim Kinzie and his wife Leana, Janet Clark and her husband Dennis, and Rosemary Zehr-Chown and her husband Doug. Also survived by 11 great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Ephraim and Nancy Kinzie, one brother, Elton and two sisters, Rheta and Della. Miss Kinzie was born in Preston, on July 26, 1914 and lived most of her life in the area. She was a member of Preston Mennonite Church and also attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. She was a retired school teacher and taught in Hespeler, Georgetown and New Guinea. The family will receive friends, at Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession Road, Cambridge, on Friday, October 1, 1999, from 2: 30 p.m., until service time at 3: 30 p.m. Complete funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Amzie Brubacher and Rev. Ralph Westendorp. Interment in Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge.

    Cambridge Reporter 1999


  4. 13.  Della Marion Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ephraim2, 1.Henry1) was born 4 Aug 1915, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23024

    Notes:

    Kinzie, Della Marion, 77, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Aug. 4, 1915, Preston, Ont., to Ephraim and Nancy (Dettweiler) Kinzie. Died: Oct. 1, 1992, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors - sisters: Verda, Orpha. Congregational membership: Preston Mennonite Church. Funeral: Oct. 3, Fairview Mennonite Home Auditorium, by Amzie Brubacher. Burial: Hagey Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 44 - November 10, 1992, page 15


  5. 14.  Orpha Lucille Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ephraim2, 1.Henry1) was born 10 May 1920, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 2017, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23025

    Notes:

    KINZIE, Orpha Lucille

    Orpha Lucille Kinzie, passed away peacefully, with family by her side on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the age of 96. Born and raised in Waterloo Township, Orpha spent her childhood growing up on the family's dairy farm, where she learned the value of hard work. She was an award-winning published poet and worked for many years at Dare Foods. She also enjoyed gardening and reading books. Always caring and considerate, Orpha loved to look after others and spend time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews: Ken (Mary), Janet (Mark), Rosemary (Doug), and Jim (Liana), as well as many great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Orpha was predeceased by her siblings; Elton (Irene), Verda, Della and Rita. Friends and relatives are invited to a visitation at Fairview Mennonite Home (515 Langs Dr., Cambridge, ON), in the Auditorium, on Thursday, April 13, from 9: 00 a.m. to 10: 30 a.m. A Funeral Service will begin at 10: 30 a.m. and interment will be at Hagey Cemetery.

    Waterloo Region Record 10 Apr 2017


  6. 15.  Mervin Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.Henry1)

  7. 16.  Wilfred Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.Henry1)

  8. 17.  Ada Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.Henry1)

  9. 18.  Hazel Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.Henry1)

  10. 19.  Henry Harold Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.Henry1) was born Jul 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23014
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Henry — Luanna Cressman. Luanna (daughter of Levi H. Cressman and Elmina Woolner) was born 11 Nov 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  11. 20.  Elizabeth Ida "Bessie" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.Henry1) was born 11 Jun 1912; died 13 Dec 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bessie Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23018

    Notes:

    WISMER, Elizabeth Ida (Bessie) - Went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, December 13, 2007, at Fairview Mennonite Nursing Home, in her 96th year. Dear sister of Clayton, Ada, Hazel and Wilfred and his wife Audrey. Predeceased by Mervin (2003) and Henry (2004). Elizabeth was a member of Preston Mennonite Church where she was active with the Fidelia Women in Mission. In the early years she taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was also an inspector at Cambridge Towels for 30 years. Elizabeth's family will receive relatives and friends on Monday from 2-4 p. m. (Auditorium) and 7-9 p. m. (dining room) at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr. , Cambridge, and from 1-1:45 p. m. on Tuesday at Preston Mennonite Church. Funeral service 2 p. m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Preston Mennonite Church (791 Concession Rd. , Cambridge). Pastor Claire Osinkosky officiating. Spring interment in the family plot at Hagey Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston Mennonite Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 519-749-8467). Visit www. henrywalser. com for Elizabeth's memorial.

    THE RECORD - Dec. 15, 2007


  12. 21.  Clayton Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.Henry1) was born Abt 1915; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23016


  13. 22.  Clifford Leroy Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.Henry1) was born CALC 19 Nov 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1917, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331536


  14. 23.  Howard Frederick Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.Henry1) was born 15 Jan 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331539


  15. 24.  Harry Kinzie, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  16. 25.  Elizabeth Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

    Elizabeth — Bud McCracken. [Group Sheet]


  17. 26.  Marjorie Katherine Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born 22 Mar 1915, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1979, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.701

    Notes:

    Kinzie.- Marjorie Catherine, daughter of Harry and Katherine Kinzie, was born in Blair, Ont., on Mar. 22, 1915; died at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Dec. 8, 1979; aged 64 y. She was a registered nurse and served as head nurse of the Ont. Training School for Boys in Cobourg for 27 years. Surviving are 3 brothers (Earl, Edward, Harry Jr.) and 3 sisters (Elizabeth McCracken, Isabel-Mrs. Willard Cressman, Ruth-Mrs. Howard Dettweiler). She was a member of the Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec 12, in charge of Willis Breckbill and Rufus Jutzi interment in the Hagey Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 2 - January 8, 1980, page 30


  18. 27.  Elizabeth "Beth" Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born 8 Sep 1917, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Beth Kinzie
    • Name: Elizabeth "Beth" McCracken
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48314
    • Residence: 1975, 9 Clearview Dr., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    McCracken.- Elizabeth "Beth" (Kinzie), 75, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Sept. 8, 1917, Blair, Ont., to Harry and Cathrine (Wismer) Kinzie. Died: Jan. 3, 1993, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors-son: Robert; brothers and sister: Edward, Harry, Ruth Detweiller; 2 grandchildren. Predeceased by: Budd McCracken (husband). Funeral: Jan. 6, Preston Mennonite Church, by Amzie Brubacher. Burial: Hagey Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Volume 86, Number 5 - February 2, 1993, page 14

    Elizabeth — Budd A. McCracken. Budd was born 8 Jun 1897, Wainfleet Township, Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 16 Sep 1975, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 40. Robert McCracken  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 28.  Isabel Mary Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born 8 Sep 1917, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1989, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Isabel Mary Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178182
    • Residence: 1947, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Isabel married Willard "Ward" Cressman 1 Jun 1943. Willard (son of Jacob Cressman and Lavina Cressman) was born 29 May 1919; died 1998, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Sandra Ann Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Mary Catharine Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 43. Bruce Willard Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point

  20. 29.  Earl H. Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born 11 Nov 1920; died 1985; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331397

    Earl — Marie H. Gadke. Marie was born CA 1925; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  21. 30.  Edward William Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born 1922, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2008, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157932P
    • Residence: 1949, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KINZIE, Edward William - Of Kitchener, on Friday, October 24, 2008, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Nettie (nee Kleinsteuber). Dear father of Robin of Doon and Deborah Hunking-Kinzie and her husband Carl of Missouri. Lovingly remembered by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and his longtime companion, Jean Pearce. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Catherine Kinzie; son, Edward (Ted); brother, Earl and Harry, and sisters, Marjorie, Isabel, Beth and Ruth. Mr. Kinzie was born in Blair and had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Veteran of the Second World War, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Preston Branch 126, a retired painter, decorator and lumber businessman. He was also a member of the Doon Presbyterian Church, an Elder of Doon Church, a member of the Blair Hunt Club and the Blair Horseshoe Club and a longtime maple syrup vendor at the Cambridge Farmers' Market. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home , 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge on (today) Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted at Doon Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Angus Sutherland officiating. Interment in Doon Presbyterian Church Cemetery. A Memorial Service under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion Preston Branch 126 will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 7 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Tributes may be made online at www.mem.com.

    Waterloo Region Record - Oct. 27, 2008

    Edward — Nettie Mabel Kleinsteuber. Nettie (daughter of Frederick Kleinsteuber and Mabel Nettie Elizabeth Quelch) was born 10 Nov 1930, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1986; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  22. 31.  Harry Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born 2 Oct 1925, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178189

    Notes:

    KINZIE, Harry Jr. (1925 - 2000)

    Passed away peacefully, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, early Thursday morning, September 21, 2000. Harry was born and lived all his life in Blair, where he farmed with his family. He was a lifetime member at Preston Mennonite Church. Predeceased by his parents Harry Sr. and Catherine (Wismer), three sisters Marjorie, Isabel, Elizabeth and one brother, Earl. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Kimpel) celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary this year. Loving father to Gordon and Leslie of Cambridge, Susan and Rob Keller of Ayr, Kathy and Bruce Williams of Puslinch, Don of Cambridge, Betty of Kitchener, Nancy and Bill Siegfried of Kitchener. Harry loved and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren; Laurie, Kevin, Jacob, Dana, Gavin, Kyle, Devin, Tabitha and Seth and great-granddaughter; Kristen. Harry is survived by one brother, Edward of Kitchener and one sister, Ruth Dettweiler of Breslau. At Harry's request, there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession Road, Cambridge on Saturday, September 23, 2000, at 2: 00 p.m., with Rev. Amzie Brubacher officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME, Cambridge.

    Cambridge Reporter 2000

    Harry — Patricia "Pat" Kimpel. (daughter of Gordon F. Kimpel and Beatrice Arabella Lohr) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 44. Gordon Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 45. Susan Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 46. Kathy Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point

  23. 32.  Ruth Marie Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born 28 Feb 1929; died Jul 2002; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ruth Marie Dettweiler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369865

    Ruth — Howard Arnold "Howie" Dettweiler. Howard (son of Norman Dettweiler and Lucinda Weber) was born 16 Apr 1929; died 2 Apr 2009; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  24. 33.  Jean Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (8.Isaiah2, 1.Henry1)

    Jean — Donald Charles Pearce. [Group Sheet]


  25. 34.  William Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (8.Isaiah2, 1.Henry1) was born Abt 1918.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43239


  26. 35.  Willard Lewis Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (8.Isaiah2, 1.Henry1) was born 25 Sep 1919, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 2018, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Elected Office: Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; mayor of Barrie, Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146730
    • Birth: 25 Sep 1919

    Notes:

    Willard L. Kinzie (born September 19, 1919) is a businessman and former mayor of Barrie, Ontario. After serving as an Alderman, Willard was elected as mayor of the then town and served at the time that it reincorporated as a city. He played a central role in many of the issues affecting Barrie, such as various annexation reviews and the development of the waterfront. As a businessman, he ran a successful milk delivery business earning him the nickname 'The Milk Man'.

    Willard Kinzie. (2017). En.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 9 September 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willard_Kinzie

    ______________________

    At 95 years of age, former mayor hasn't lost interest in local politics

    Ninety-five years in and Willard Kinzie is still looking ahead.

    "I feel older. There's no question about that. I can't do what I used to do. Age is catching up to me in many ways," he said from his Shanty Bay Road home. "But somehow or other in life, you look up to what's in the future and it all looks good."

    The former Barrie mayor (1957-1961) turned 95 years young on Friday, and he still pays attention to local politics \endash especially with a city election coming in October.

    "I think in general we have one of the better councils, serving the people, on the whole," he said. "But there's always problems, there will always be complaints when you are there, there's always pros and cons. I certainly don't agree with everything they do."

    One criticism is that city costs haven't been adequately controlled. Kinzie believes expenses should only increase as much as the annual assessment; that would keep taxes constant.

    But he's the first to admit these are different times.

    Kinzie was raised in a farm neighbourhood, between Cambridge and Kitchener, a friendly, helpful, competitive community.

    "There was a real effort to improve the neighbourhood," he remembers.

    His father and uncles were in the dairy business, and there were stories of great humour passed on to him.

    "This made me want to go into the dairy business, rather than farming, because it seemed more fun," he said. "I found out it was more hard work."

    This was during the Great Depression, times were tough and there was no medical care. His father spent all his money when his mother fell ill, and needed a series of operations.

    "It took everything he had," Kinzie said.

    But he found work, eventually went overseas, and came back with $3,000 in pay, plus a further $3,000 in gratuities from the government for his service, 1942-1945.

    It gave him the capital to buy one broken-down dairy truck for one delivery route. In two years time he had three routes.

    But it was all too small, so he sold the Guelph business and moved to Barrie, in 1947.

    He immediately noticed one big difference here; Kempenfelt Bay.

    "When I came to Barrie, this whole scene astounded me \endash the beauty of it," he said.

    Kinzie purchased a Dunlop Street East dairy (Lakeview), lived there with his family in the house above it, with a view of Kempenfelt.

    "We could look out over the water, and it was just amazing. The beauty of it astounded me," he said.

    Kinzie purchased an empty Shanty Bay Road lot, overlooking the lake, and built his home there.

    He soon joined the Chamber of Commerce, but was disappointed with the city's effort to bring in new industry and business.

    "It seemed to me they were protecting the low-wage industries that we had in Barrie at that time, so I ran for council and got elected (1952-53)," he said. "My main objective was to get business and industry."

    Once mayor, he travelled North America to achieve this goal.

    "It was rather amazingly simple. If I heard of a prospect for industry in Canada \endash this was before free trade, so we had companies that we knew were practically forced to establish in Canada," he said, "I would go, unannounced.

    "Go to the head office and ask to see the president and show my mayor's card. And amazingly enough I never had to wait more than 20 minutes to see the president of the company."

    He said this resulted in many businesses and industries coming to the city.

    "Barrie had started to grow, and we were able to offer employment to all of our younger people," he said.

    Kinzie also began thinking about the head of Kempenfelt, and made the first motion on council, before he was mayor, to start filling in the bay and acquire property along the waterfront.

    There were objections from environmentalists.

    "There were people who said just leave it as it is," he said. "My version is that it should be open to the public to see and enjoy.

    "The beauty of the bay still astounds me. I wake up in the morning and I see the bay."

    He continues to walk the North Shore Trail, and spearheaded a project around the bay to tell Barrie's story.

    The Heritage Trail is to eventually be a self-guided trail around the city's waterfront, depicting Barrie's history through signs and displays; it's to help educate the public, school groups and visitors. Work started on it this past summer.

    So Willard Kinzie is still looking ahead.

    All are welcome at Saturday's open house to celebrate his 95th birthday, from 1: 30-4 p.m. at 135 Shanty Bay Rd. His son Bob will be barbequing a pig.

    A family dinner follows that evening, with an expected crowd of 35-40 people, with smoked trout all the way from British Columbia, delivered by his daughter Susan.

    bob.bruton@sunmedia.ca

    Kinzie keeping close watch. (2014). Barrie Examiner. Retrieved 9 September 2017, from https://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2014/09/26/at-95-years-of-age-former-mayor-hasnt-lost-interest-in-local-politics

    Willard married Ruth Snider 1 Aug 1942. Ruth (daughter of Omar Snider and Maylinda Hallman) was born 29 Nov 1919; died 26 Jan 2011; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  27. 36.  Dorothy Irene Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (8.Isaiah2, 1.Henry1) was born 30 Jun 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 2008, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Dorothy Irene Ritchie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338693

    Notes:

    RITCHIE, Dorothy, RN - Peacefully at Telfer Place, Paris, on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Dorothy Irene Kinzie formerly of Ayr, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Ritchie (1998); loving mother of Karen (John) MacLeod of Paris, Marlene (Jim) Miller of Baden, Patricia (Glenn) Kahle of Kitchener, David Ritchie of Cambridge, Douglas (Ann) Ritchie of Paris, Mary Margaret (John) DeMeer of Paris and Richard Ritchie of Brantford; Grandma Ritchie of 16 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren; and sister of Willard (Ruth) Kinzie of Barrie and Jean Pearce of Cambridge; predeceased by sister, Edith Kinzie (2003). Dorothy graduated from the K-W School of Nursing and nursed at various institutions in the area. She enjoyed nature, camping, quilting, reading and most of all, family gatherings. Friends will be received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland Street, Ayr on Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Friday (today) from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Reverend Fred Hagle of Knox United Church, Ayr officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061.
    The Waterloo Region Record - Jun. 6, 2008

    Dorothy married Robert Cochrane "Bob" Ritchie 7 Jul 1951, , Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Thomas Irving Ritchie and Mabel Grace "Grace" Cochrane) was born 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1998, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Oct 1998, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 47. Patricia "Pat" Ritchie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 48. David Ritchie  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 37.  Edith Erma Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (8.Isaiah2, 1.Henry1) was born 1928; died 2003; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5924.600


  29. 38.  Harold Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edwin2, 1.Henry1)

    Harold — Dorothy Pettersen. (daughter of Peter Gernilius Pettersen and Lillie Mae Geiger) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 49. Mark Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 50. Ian Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 51. Peter Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 52. Ann Louise Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Dec 1969, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1970, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  30. 39.  Helen Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (9.Edwin2, 1.Henry1)


Generation: 4

  1. 40.  Robert McCracken Descendancy chart to this point (27.Elizabeth3, 7.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  2. 41.  Sandra Ann Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (28.Isabel3, 7.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  3. 42.  Mary Catharine Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (28.Isabel3, 7.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  4. 43.  Bruce Willard Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (28.Isabel3, 7.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  5. 44.  Gordon Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (31.Harry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  6. 45.  Susan Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (31.Harry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  7. 46.  Kathy Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (31.Harry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Henry1)

  8. 47.  Patricia "Pat" Ritchie Descendancy chart to this point (36.Dorothy3, 8.Isaiah2, 1.Henry1)

    Patricia — Glen Kahle. [Group Sheet]


  9. 48.  David Ritchie Descendancy chart to this point (36.Dorothy3, 8.Isaiah2, 1.Henry1)

  10. 49.  Mark Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (38.Harold3, 9.Edwin2, 1.Henry1)

  11. 50.  Ian Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (38.Harold3, 9.Edwin2, 1.Henry1)

  12. 51.  Peter Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (38.Harold3, 9.Edwin2, 1.Henry1)

  13. 52.  Ann Louise Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (38.Harold3, 9.Edwin2, 1.Henry1) was born 20 Dec 1969, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1970, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331396
    • Residence: 1970, RR2, Preston, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Ann Louise Kinzie

    PRESTON, Ann Louise Kinzie, RR 3, Preston, died Thursday at South Waterloo Hospital. She was four months old. She was born Dec. 20 a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kinzie. Mrs. Kinzie is the former Dorothy Pettersen. Surviving are her parents, three brothers, Mark, Ian and Peter, all at home. Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kinzie and Mrs. Lillie Petterseri, all of RR 3, Preston. The body will be at Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, from 7 o'clock tonight. Service will be conducted there, Friday, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Hagey cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Apr 1970 pg 26



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