Henry S. "Harry" Kinzie

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

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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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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]

Elizabeth — Bud McCracken. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.701

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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

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

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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]

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• 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]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331397

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

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

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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]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178189

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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]

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• 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]