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

Carolina Christina Ernstina "Christina" Seefeldt[1]

Female 1857 - 1935  (77 years)


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  • Name Carolina Christina Ernstina "Christina" Seefeldt 
    Born 14 Sep 1857  Korgenhagen, Prussia, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Gender Female 
    Additional Name Aristina  [6
    Name Carolina Christina Ernstina "Christina" Shelley 
    Name Christena Seenfeldt  [9
    Residence 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1881  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Servant 
    Residence 1886  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Residence 1891  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Evangelical 
    Residence 1911  Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Methodist 
    Eby ID Number 00111-6986.1 
    Died 23 Feb 1935  Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 7
    Buried Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 7
    Person ID I10716  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Carl E. Wilhelm "Charles" Seefeldt,   b. 7 Nov 1830, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Aug 1907  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Henrietta Wilhelmina "Mina" "Wilhelmina" Goetes,   b. 6 Apr 1836, Jacobsdorf, , Brandenburg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Mar 1915, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 1857 
    Family ID F2339  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Samuel Shelley,   b. 19 Aug 1858, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jul 1939, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 28 Nov 1886  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10, 11
    Children 
     1. Odo Shelley
     2. Luella W. Shelley,   b. 27 Jul 1891, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jan 1954  (Age 62 years)
     3. Nelson Shelley,   b. 4 Apr 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1975  (Age 80 years)
     4. Amanda Nelda Marie "Nelda" Shelley,   b. 4 Apr 1894, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jan 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 37 years)
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F3081  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • MRS. SAMUEL SHELLEY DIES IN 78TH YEAR. DIED -------- FEB. 23, 35.
      Born in Germany, nee Christina Seefeldt.
      The village and community was shocked when it was learned that Mrs. samuel Shelley had passed away about 6 o;clock on Saturday evening after a few days' illness that was not considered of so serious a nature.
      A heart affliction setting in late in the afternoon brought on her sudden death in her 78th year.
      The late Mrs. Shelley, whose maiden name had been Christina Seefeldt, was the oldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Karl Seefeldt of this place, born in Germany, Sept. 14, 1857, and when ten years of age she came to this country with her parents. Her youth was spent in the St. Jacobs section, where, on Nov. 28, 1897, she married Samuel Shelley, and went to Waterloo, where they resided for 6 1/2 years. Early in the spring of 1894 they moved to the small farm at the Grand River bridge, which has been the home for the rest of her days. The departed was of a very friendly disposition and had occasion to make many friends during her 41 years of residence.
      There survive her bereaved husband, one daughter, Luella, at home, and one son, Nelson in Kitchener, als one brother, Karl of Spokane, Wash., U.S.A. and two grandchildren. one daughter, Mrs. Harold Trussler, predeceased her mother three years ago.
      The funeral which was largely attended took place on Tuesday afternoon. A brief service was held at the home at 1: 30 after which the remains were taken to Calvary Evangelical Church St., for the chief service and following this interment was made in Calvary Church cemetery at St. Jacobs. Rev. W.J. Yaeger and Rev. J. Ure Stewart were in charge of the services while Messrs. W.S. Wright, Allan Good, J.J. Wilkinson, Noah Stroh, Arthur James and Milton Weber acted as pallbearers.
      The Chronicle joins the many friends in sympathizing with the bereaved family in their hour of grief and sorrow.

  • Sources 
    1. [S10] Book - Vol II 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..., 443.

    2. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-1 Page 10.

    3. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 1 Page 50.

    4. [S348] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1911, Div. 14 page 6.

    5. [S118] News - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo - Waterloo Chronicle, 25 Feb 1935 - Obituary of Mrs. Samuel Shelley.

    6. [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 50.

    7. [S232] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Calvary United St. Jacobs 4585 Cemetery Internet Link.
      Samuel Shelley/ Born Aug. 29, 1858-Died July 22, 1939/ His Wife Christina Seefeldt/ Born Sept. 14, 1857-Died Feb. 23, 1935/ Shelley [Back] Nelda Shelley Trussler/ Born Apr. 4, 1894-Died Jan. 13, 1932/ Luella W. Shelley/ Beloved Wife of/ George H. Thomson/ Born July 27, 1891/ Died Jan. 25, 1954/ Rest In Peace [A] Nelda [B] Father [C] Mother [B & C not found] [D] S [Cornerstone lot marker]

    8. [S1573] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1891, Section 4 Page 46.

    9. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 011772-86.
      Samuel Schelly, 28, occ. Laborer, b. Waterloo, res. same, son of Amos and Salome, married Christena Seefeldt, 28, b. Korgenhagen Prussia, res. St. Jacobs, daughter of Carl and Wilhelmina, Witness: Carl and Wilhelmina Seefeldt of St. Jacobs, 28 Nov 1886 at St. Jacobs

    10. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 2 Dec 1886.
      November 28, 1886 Christina Seefeld of St. Jacobs & Samuel Shelly of Waterloo, were married by Rev. M. L. Wing, St. Jacobs.

    11. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Samuel Schelly Born: Waterloo Ont Age: 28 Father: Amos Schelly Mother: Salome Schelly Born: abt 1858 Spouse: Christina Seefeldt Age: 28 born: Korgenhagen Prussia Father: Carl Seefeldt Mother: Wilhelmina Seefeldt married 28 Nov 1886 married: Waterloo

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Servant - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1886 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 28 Nov 1886 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Evangelical - 1891 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Feb 1935 - Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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