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

Meta C. Oberlander

Female 1874 - 1963  (~ 89 years)


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  • Name Meta C. Oberlander 
    Born Jun 1874  Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Residence 1880  Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Immigration 1905  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Recipes 1906  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • Recipes

      LIGHT ROLLS

      Meda Oberlander

      1/2 cup soft yeast, 1 teaspon salt, large tablespoon lard, 2 quarts flour, mix soft with warm milk or water; let rise, knead several times, when light, bake.

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      GERMAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

      1 pound brown sugar, 1 quart molasses, 3 eggs, 2 lemons juice and grated rind, 2 ounces citron, 1 teaspoon all the spices, 1 tablespoon soda, 2 tablespoons brandy. Flour to make quite stiff. Roll out the night before baking.1a

      1aThe Ladies of Berlin, Waterloo and Friends Elsewhere, The Berlin Cook Book (Berlin, Ontario: The New Record Print Shop, 1906), pg 10
    Recipes 1906  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • CHICKEN CONSOMME

      Meda Oberlander

      Cook a fowl in sufficient water to have 1 quart of broth, cook the broth, remove the fat and clarify. Cook 2 tablespoons of fine tapioca until transparent; add to the broth with 1/2 a teaspoon of celery salt, a dash of onion juice (if desired) and sufficient salt and pepper to season. When read to serve, add a cup of hot cream.1a

      1aThe Ladies of Berlin, Waterloo and Friends Elsewhere, The Berlin Cook Book (Berlin, Ontario: The New Record Print Shop, 1906), pg 19
    Recipes 1906  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • SOUP DROPS

      Meda Oberlander, Syracuse, N. Y.

      Add to a chicken or beef bouillon, balls about the size of a hickory nut, made of grated bread crumbs mixed with one egg, a little melted butter and some finely chopped parsley. Press them together firmly and drop into soup stock..1a

      1aThe Ladies of Berlin, Waterloo and Friends Elsewhere, The Berlin Cook Book (Berlin, Ontario: The New Record Print Shop, 1906), pg 25
    Recipes 1906  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • CLAM BISQUE

      Meda Oberlander.

      Cook 1 pint of clams, 1/2 cup of rice, a sprig of parsley, and 1/2 a bay leaf in four cups of veal stock until the rice is tender, Strain, add two tablespoons of tomato catsup and 1 cup of hot cream, heat vigorously and serve at once.1a

      1aThe Ladies of Berlin, Waterloo and Friends Elsewhere, The Berlin Cook Book (Berlin, Ontario: The New Record Print Shop, 1906), pg 25
    Recipes 1906  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • TO FRY OYSTERS

      Miss Meda Oberlander

      Use largest and freshest oysters, drain well, absorb any moisture by placing oysters between clean cloth and pressing, beat several eggs, have another dish with finely crushed bread or cracker crumbs, dip oyster first in egg then in crumbs, repeat this two or three times; have oysters completely covered with butter and a little lard while frying; flour may be used in case no dry bread or crackers can be had. Serve dry.1a

      1aThe Ladies of Berlin, Waterloo and Friends Elsewhere, The Berlin Cook Book (Berlin, Ontario: The New Record Print Shop, 1906), pg 39
    Recipes 1906  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • QUAIL ON TOAST

      Meda Oberlander

      Dry pick, singe, cut off heads and legs at joint, draw, split down the back, soak in salt and water for 10 minutes, drain, rub salt and papper over them, dip in melted butter, place on broiler, turn often, dipping several times in the melted butter, broil 20 minutes, Have ready as many sliced buttered toast as there are birds, and serve a bird breast upward on each slice.1a

      1aThe Ladies of Berlin, Waterloo and Friends Elsewhere, The Berlin Cook Book (Berlin, Ontario: The New Record Print Shop, 1906), pg 47
    Recipes 1906  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • CROWN ROAST OF LAMB

      Meta O.

      Have butcher cut and scrape ribs of lamb down to chops, turn inside out so that the bones stand up and out like a crown, fasten together and roast in oven, basting often, serve on platter with French peas in centre and garnish.1a

      1aThe Ladies of Berlin, Waterloo and Friends Elsewhere, The Berlin Cook Book (Berlin, Ontario: The New Record Print Shop, 1906), pg 48
    Naturalization 1909  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-186717 
    Died 25 Nov 1963  Brewerton, Onondaga, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I186717  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Rev. Carl Friedrich Alexander "Alexander" Oberlander,   b. 31 May 1834, Friedersdorf, , Thüringen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jul 1910, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Matilda Augusta Boerner,   b. 18 Feb 1835, , Wuerttemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jul 1888, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years) 
    Family ID F184712  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • MISS META C. OBERLANDER of Riverside Drive, Brewerton, died yesterday at her home after a short illness.

      Born in Syracuse, Miss Oberlander lived in New York City, and then in Kitchener, Ont., Can. for years before moving to Brewerton a year ago.

      Miss Oberlander attended St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Kitchener.

      Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Hulda B. Crispin of Brewerton.

      Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Frazier Funeral Home, 1217 N. Salina St., the Rev. John Sanborn officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

      Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

      Syracuse, New York The Post-Standard newspaper Tuesday, November 26, 1963 Page 7, Column 2

  • Sources 
    1. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 34 Page 10.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, W., America, N., York, N., County, O., & Cemetery, W. (1874). Meta C. Oberlander (1874-1963) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 25 March 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146735932/meta-c_-oberlander.

    3. [S219] Census - New York - 1880, 2nd Ward, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York film 1254907 pg 48D.
      Alexander OBERLANDER Self M Male W 47 WURTENBERG Doctor
      Martilda OBERLANDER Wife M Female W 45 WURTENBERG House Keeper
      Charles OBERLANDER Son S Male W 24 WURTENBERG Printer
      Lousia OBERLANDER Dau S Female W 23 WURTENBERG Doctor
      Oscar OBERLANDER Son S Male W 21 WURTENBERG Book Keeper
      Alexander OBERLANDER Son S Male W 19 WURTENBERG At School
      William OBERLANDER Son S Male W 17 NY At School
      Hardman OBERLANDER Son S Male W 16 NY At School
      Frederick OBERLANDER Son S Male W 14 NY At School
      Martilda OBERLANDER Dau S Female W 12 NY At School
      Amelia OBERLANDER Dau S Female W 11 NY At School
      Meda OBERLANDER Dau S Female W 6 NY At School
      Walter OBERLANDER Son S Male W 2 NY At Home
      Elizabeth BOSNER Other W Female W 83 WURTENBERG Boarding

    4. [S1720] Book - The Berlin Cook Book.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - Jun 1874 - Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1880 - Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1905 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRecipes - 1906 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Link to Google MapsRecipes - 1906 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRecipes - 1906 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNaturalization - 1909 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 25 Nov 1963 - Brewerton, Onondaga, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
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