A German church record shows that Johan Jacob "Jacob" Cuntz and Philipina Hermann were married on September 25, 1850, in Wilgartswiesen, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany. Soon after their marriage, the couple immigrated to Canada West (Ontario) and settled in the village of Heidelberg, and later, in Conestogo. Jacob was a cooper (a manufacturer of wooden barrels, buckets, troughs and other similar containers from timber staves).
Jacob and Philipina Cuntz had nine known children:
- John George Henry "George" (b. 18 Apr 1852)
- Charles (1855-1936)
- Katharine "Katie" (1857-1868)
- Philippina "Phoebe" (1859-1922)
- Jacob H. (1862-1940)
- Noah (b. 17 Jun 1864)
- Henry (1866-1936)
- Elena (1869-1933)
- William L. (1874-1894)
Jacob Cuntz died from pneumonia on October 9, 1896, eleven days after his 73rd birthday.∼Obituary
CONESTOGO
Died, at his residence on the 9th inst., Mr. Jacob Kuntz, of a lingering illness. Deceased was born in Rinthel, western Germany, near the borders of France and Baden, Sept. 23rd, 1823, was married to Philippena Hermann, July 15th 1850; about one year afterwards he and his worthy partner in life emigrated to Canada, and took up their future abode in the fertile county of Waterloo, living for short time near Heidelberg; he has been resident of Conestogo for nearly 43 years, where he acquired and commodious and comfortable home. Formerly he conducted hotel business, later for several years he ran cooper shop, but of late withdrew from actual business and lived retired. He had nine children, seven of whom survive him, five sons and two daughters. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. The Lutheran church, of which he was member, could not contain all who had assembled from around home and several places at distance to perform the last act of respect to one who was well known for his kindness and affability, The Rev. Mr. Walbaum performed the funeral services at the grave and in the church. Messrs George Dabmer. Wm. Loeback, Henry Euler, Henry Dahmer, Wm. Cole and Chas. Hass were pall bearers.
- Waterloo Chronicle, 15 Oct. 1896, p. 1
Jacob and Philipina Cuntz had nine known children:
- John George Henry "George" (b. 18 Apr 1852)
- Charles (1855-1936)
- Katharine "Katie" (1857-1868)
- Philippina "Phoebe" (1859-1922)
- Jacob H. (1862-1940)
- Noah (b. 17 Jun 1864)
- Henry (1866-1936)
- Elena (1869-1933)
- William L. (1874-1894)
Jacob Cuntz died from pneumonia on October 9, 1896, eleven days after his 73rd birthday.∼Obituary
CONESTOGO
Died, at his residence on the 9th inst., Mr. Jacob Kuntz, of a lingering illness. Deceased was born in Rinthel, western Germany, near the borders of France and Baden, Sept. 23rd, 1823, was married to Philippena Hermann, July 15th 1850; about one year afterwards he and his worthy partner in life emigrated to Canada, and took up their future abode in the fertile county of Waterloo, living for short time near Heidelberg; he has been resident of Conestogo for nearly 43 years, where he acquired and commodious and comfortable home. Formerly he conducted hotel business, later for several years he ran cooper shop, but of late withdrew from actual business and lived retired. He had nine children, seven of whom survive him, five sons and two daughters. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. The Lutheran church, of which he was member, could not contain all who had assembled from around home and several places at distance to perform the last act of respect to one who was well known for his kindness and affability, The Rev. Mr. Walbaum performed the funeral services at the grave and in the church. Messrs George Dabmer. Wm. Loeback, Henry Euler, Henry Dahmer, Wm. Cole and Chas. Hass were pall bearers.
- Waterloo Chronicle, 15 Oct. 1896, p. 1
A German church record shows that Johan Jacob "Jacob" Cuntz and Philipina Hermann were married on September 25, 1850, in Wilgartswiesen, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany. Soon after their marriage, the couple immigrated to Canada West (Ontario) and settled in the village of Heidelberg, and later, in Conestogo. Jacob was a cooper (a manufacturer of wooden barrels, buckets, troughs and other similar containers from timber staves).
Jacob and Philipina Cuntz had nine known children:
- John George Henry "George" (b. 18 Apr 1852)
- Charles (1855-1936)
- Katharine "Katie" (1857-1868)
- Philippina "Phoebe" (1859-1922)
- Jacob H. (1862-1940)
- Noah (b. 17 Jun 1864)
- Henry (1866-1936)
- Elena (1869-1933)
- William L. (1874-1894)
Jacob Cuntz died from pneumonia on October 9, 1896, eleven days after his 73rd birthday.∼Obituary
CONESTOGO
Died, at his residence on the 9th inst., Mr. Jacob Kuntz, of a lingering illness. Deceased was born in Rinthel, western Germany, near the borders of France and Baden, Sept. 23rd, 1823, was married to Philippena Hermann, July 15th 1850; about one year afterwards he and his worthy partner in life emigrated to Canada, and took up their future abode in the fertile county of Waterloo, living for short time near Heidelberg; he has been resident of Conestogo for nearly 43 years, where he acquired and commodious and comfortable home. Formerly he conducted hotel business, later for several years he ran cooper shop, but of late withdrew from actual business and lived retired. He had nine children, seven of whom survive him, five sons and two daughters. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. The Lutheran church, of which he was member, could not contain all who had assembled from around home and several places at distance to perform the last act of respect to one who was well known for his kindness and affability, The Rev. Mr. Walbaum performed the funeral services at the grave and in the church. Messrs George Dabmer. Wm. Loeback, Henry Euler, Henry Dahmer, Wm. Cole and Chas. Hass were pall bearers.
- Waterloo Chronicle, 15 Oct. 1896, p. 1
Jacob and Philipina Cuntz had nine known children:
- John George Henry "George" (b. 18 Apr 1852)
- Charles (1855-1936)
- Katharine "Katie" (1857-1868)
- Philippina "Phoebe" (1859-1922)
- Jacob H. (1862-1940)
- Noah (b. 17 Jun 1864)
- Henry (1866-1936)
- Elena (1869-1933)
- William L. (1874-1894)
Jacob Cuntz died from pneumonia on October 9, 1896, eleven days after his 73rd birthday.∼Obituary
CONESTOGO
Died, at his residence on the 9th inst., Mr. Jacob Kuntz, of a lingering illness. Deceased was born in Rinthel, western Germany, near the borders of France and Baden, Sept. 23rd, 1823, was married to Philippena Hermann, July 15th 1850; about one year afterwards he and his worthy partner in life emigrated to Canada, and took up their future abode in the fertile county of Waterloo, living for short time near Heidelberg; he has been resident of Conestogo for nearly 43 years, where he acquired and commodious and comfortable home. Formerly he conducted hotel business, later for several years he ran cooper shop, but of late withdrew from actual business and lived retired. He had nine children, seven of whom survive him, five sons and two daughters. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. The Lutheran church, of which he was member, could not contain all who had assembled from around home and several places at distance to perform the last act of respect to one who was well known for his kindness and affability, The Rev. Mr. Walbaum performed the funeral services at the grave and in the church. Messrs George Dabmer. Wm. Loeback, Henry Euler, Henry Dahmer, Wm. Cole and Chas. Hass were pall bearers.
- Waterloo Chronicle, 15 Oct. 1896, p. 1
Inscription
Zum/ Andenken an/ Jacob Cuntz/ geb. 28, Sept./ 1823/ gest. 9, Oct. 1896/ im Alter von/ 73 Jah. 11 Tage/ [two German verses/ Cuntz
Gravesite Details
The inscription is on the north side of the monument.
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