Johannes Joseph "John" Stroh

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• Name: John Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47866
• Birth: 9 Apr 1821, Spechbach, Baden, Germany
• Immigration: 1844, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1860
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tavern Keeper
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Innkeeper - British Crown Hotel
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Among the first Catholic settlers, early in the thirties, were Blasius Beysang and his brother William, a little west of Heidelberg. In the house of the former Mass was celebrated for some time. Adolph Schickler is deemed the first-comer in St. Clement's Village. Mr. Anselle one of the first in Heidelberg. He was a Frenchman and kept a tavern. John Stroh from Baden opened the first tavern in the Village of St. Clement's and kept it almost to his death a few years ago. He was also the first postmaster and justice of the peace. In this latter capacity, he always tried to reconcile litigants and mostly succeeded. He was always a friend and support to the priests. Bishop and priests wrote to him on matters concerning the affairs of the church until the Mission obtained a resident priest.

The Catholic Church in Waterloo County, Book I, by Rev. Theobald Spetz

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JOHN STROH.

The father and pioneer of St. Clements is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Baden, Germany, in 1821, and landed upon the shores of America in 1838, being then fresh from the gay French capital, Paris, where he had been working at his trade as a cobbler. He had also worked in differ - parts of the Vaterland, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy. Being of a roving disposition and the slow- going countries of the Old World not being compatible with his energetic nature, he concluded to try his fortunes in the New World. He set sail on the good ship ...... from Havre, France, going direct to New Orleans, a portion of his route being on a boat down the Mississippi river. He worked at shoemaking in New Orleans for four years. Mr. Stroh describes that city as being about eight miles long at that time. From New Orleans he went to Pittsburg, Pa. But the Smoky City on the Ohio and Alleghany had no charms for him, and at the end of three months he returned to his first love, the city of Creoles, Italians and French.

In 1845 he left New Orleans and came to Canada, his first place of residence being St. Clements, where he now resides, enjoying the declining years of his life. He built the first house in the village and in which he lived. It is now the private residence of Mr. John Burbach. It was used as a tavern by Mr. Stroh, where he dispensed liquid refreshments to the settlers and furnished accommodation to the travelling public. He bears the proud distinction of having been the first hotel keeper here, and followed that business for forty-four consecutive years. When he first opened his hostelry a license could be procured for $16 per annum and a better article of whiskey than is now on tap could be purchased for nine dollars per barrel. The chronic toper could get a good sized "jag" for nine cents; a bed could be had for ten cents, and a single meal for two shillings.

Mr. Stroh was also the first postmaster of St. Clements, and after serving in this for over thirty years, retired in favor of the late Louis Kroetsch, Mr. Peter F. Schummer being now the encumbent. Mr. Stroh has also served as Magistrate for over thirty-three years, was Township Councillor four years and a member of the first Board of Health of Wellesley Township.

He was married in 1849 to Maria Simmer. They had ten children, two being dead. William is the husband of a daughter of Mr. L Kuntz, and is working in his father's brewery; Christina is the wife of Mr. Joseph Mears [Miehm], of Berlin, who is employed in one as the shirt factories of that town. Five are living in Chicago, viz: John, Henry, Teresa, (married) Olema, (married) and Kate (single.)

Mr. Stroh is an old time Tory, though he has voted occasionally for a good reform neighbor. When he came to this section the country was of yet sparsely settled, the wolf and the bear being still common. He was also the first merchant here and at which he was engaged for many years. He is still in prime physical condition, and will undoubtedly live to a grand old age.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 24 Nov 1898

Johannes married Mary Magdalena "Maggie" Simmer 1848. Mary (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Simmer and Christina Schratz) was born 15 Nov 1831, , Baden, Germany; died 23 May 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Theresia Leyes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106030
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Theresia married John Joseph Leyes 14 Jan 1879, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Wilhelm "William" Leyes and Elizabeth Bucheit) was born 14 Apr 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1925, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47868
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111302
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111324
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brick maker
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Christina Miehm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172605P
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1921, 44 Ellen St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Christina married Joseph L. Miehm Oct 1883, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of George Miehm and Catherine Latsch) was born 12 Jul 1858, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227128
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111346
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43326
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brickmaker
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Beer Bottler
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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William Stroh

One of the Twin-City's best known citizens, William Stroh, passed away on Monday morning, Sept. 28, following an extended illness, aged 59 years. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning from the home to the St. Mary's R. C. church for service and Mount Hope cemetery for interment. Deceased through his genial manner made many friends who will regret to learn of his passing. He was former owner of the Alexander House, Waterloo, and also of a Durham hotel. Six years ago he retired from the hotel business owing to failing health. There survive to mourn his loss two sons, Charles of Waterloo and Anthony of Kitchener, and four daughters, Miss Ella Stroh and Mrs. J. Miehm, Kitchener, Miss Mary Stroh of St. Clements and Mrs. L. Baker of Chicago.

Waterloo Chronicle 8 Oct 1925 pg 5

William married Sophia Carolina Kuntz 17 Nov 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of David C. Kuntz and Magdalena Brandt) was born 30 Aug 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

William married Theresia Odilia Weiler 4 Sep 1906, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario. Theresia (daughter of Martin Weiler and Appolonia Roth) was born 23 Apr 1880, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 21 Mar 1953, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111358
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111369
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172671
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Maker in Shirt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111258
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172616
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Olivia Elenora Fischer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172627
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Epidemic: 24 Oct 1918, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Influenza

Olivia married Joseph Reinhold Fischer 26 Aug 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Joseph Raymond Fischer and Anna Neumeier) was born 21 Jun 1889, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1971, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172638
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Worker, Rubber Factory
• Residence: 1921, 44 Ellen St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Leona Adeline Thomas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172649
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Leona — Arnott David Thomas Thomas. Arnott (son of Elijah Snyder Thomas and Lydia Jane Underwood) was born 28 Sep 1899, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43327

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198914
• Residence: 1953, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada