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2581	Percy Shelley was recruited for military service on 15 January 1916. At that time he was employed as a telephone inspector and was residing at 37 Cameron Street in Berlin (Kitchener), Ontario.	Shelley, Percival Weber (I19078)
2582	Peter Dörr emigrated from Bleidenrod, Germany before 1857.	Doerr, Peter (I25011)
2583	Peter is thought to have remained in Germany.	Sippel, Peter (I03647)
2584	Peter Nilsson was also baptized March 4, 1838 at Sigdal parish, Buskerud County, Norway.	Nilsson, Peter (I29843)
2585	PFAFF, Henry Ontario Deaths #015931/17 Died June 10, 1917 at age 88 years 5 months 3 days. Born in Germany. Buried at Lutheran Cemetery. Farmer. Widowed. Cause of death: old age. Attending physician Dr. A.J. McKinnon. Informant was John Pfaff of Zurich.	Pfaff, Henry (I14691)
2586	Photos and more information about the family of William Henry Uttley and Katie Debus can be found at istiis.uwaterloo.ca/beu/webtest/family/UTTLEY_William_Henry_1858-1932.html	Family: William Henry Uttley / Catherine Debus (F4984)
2587	Pilot Officer Wasley Pasmore Harris (?? - 1943) Wasley Pasmore Harris was the son of Wasley Harris and Annie Matilda Pasmore. His Rockwood roots go back to 1821 when his great-grandfather, John Harris, first arrived here. His great-grandmother, Jane Weatherald, was the sister of William, founder of the Rockwood Academy. Wasley's father, Wasley Harris senior (1876-1916), was born in Rockwood to Samuel Harris and Susanna Starr. The senior Wasley Harris later relocated to St. Catharines where he farmed until a farming accident in the summer of 1916 resulted in his death. Annie Pasmore was the daughter of Dr. William Julius Pasmore (1841-1915) and Laura Amelia Hendry. Annie's parental grandparents were Robert Pasmore and Sarah Mickle of Rockwood. Pilot Officer Wesley Pasmore Harris died on November 6, 1943 leaving behind his widow Katherine of Toronto. He is buried at the Rockwood Cemetery.	Harris, Wasley Pasmore (I20494)
2588	Plaque in Minden, Ontario ST. PAUL'S CHURCH In 1865, in response to a proposal of the Canadian Land and Emigration Company, the Church of England in Canada established the Minden Mission. The Company which had purchased ten townships in the district, agreed to assist in supporting a missionary and that same year the Reverend Frederick Burt was appointed. A native of England, Burt had earlier served as missionary in Montreal and in Huntingdon, Quebec. At the village of Minden, which soon became the centre of his mission, Burt first conducted services in a schoolhouse, but about 1868 construction was begun on this simple frame church. It was designed in the Gothic style and remained largely unaltered until 1947 when the tower and the parish hall were added.	Burt, Frederick Samuel (I34957)
2589	Port Charlotte Sun 21 Nov 2005 page 16 ENGLEWOOD Purden M. Wurm Purden M. Wurm, 90 of Englewood (Sarasota County), Fla., died Saturday, Nov 19, 2005. Lemon Bay Funeral Homes, Englewood Chapel is in charge of cremation arrangements.	Wurm, Purden Mathew (I13243)
2590	Postmaster and merchant in Rockwood, Ontario.	Pasmore, Robert (I20338)
2591	Primary cause of death was influenza. Secondary cause of death was broncho pneumonia.	Carlaw, Rebecca Blanch (I13320)
2592	Printed in the Alexandria Echo Press on Wednesday April 16, 1997 page A6 Alfa Ballard, 88 Alfa C. Ballard, the daughter of John and Maria (Winkjer) Wicken was born November 23, 1908, the first of five children. She was baptized at East Moe Lutheran Church where she later confirmed her faith. The family later moved from the Garfield area to a farm on the south shore of Lake Darling. Alfa attended high school in Alexandria. Because of her mother's death at an early age, Alfa accepted the responsibility of raising her four younger brothers. She was employed at the Alexandria Hotel as a young woman. Alfa was married in the fall of 1928 to Wallace L. Ballard. Two children were born to them. Following Wallace's death in 1954, Alfa was employed at the Herberger Department Store in Alexandria. After her retirement she continued her involvement in church and community organizations. She was an active member of First Lutheran Church and for many years was responsible for the nursery at the United Methodist Church. A member of the Sons of Norway, Alfa was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. Alfa died at her home in Alexandria on April 9, 1997. She was 88 years of age. She will be remembered by family and friends for her unfailing optimism, her sense of humor and her infallible memory. She loved to tell stories about the early days of Alexandria, particularly recalling events and people she worked with at the Alexandria Hotel and Herbergers. She loved people and always had time for a cup of coffee and some visiting. A lifetime resident of Douglas County, Alfa was frequently called upon to "set the record straight" concerning some family history, or other historical facts. Surviving her are [...]. Funeral services were held April 11, 1997 at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Ron Otterson and Pastor Keith Lentz officiating. Marlene Lentz was the organist and Richard Osterberg served as soloist. Interment was in Kinkead Cemetery with [...] serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria.	Wicken, Alfa (I16287)
2593	Printed in the Berlin Journal on Jan. 7, 1869 - source BerlinerJournal1860-72-StoZMarriages.PDF Dec. 31, 1868 Elisabeth Wurm (widow) and Wiliam Henner (widower), both of Berlin, by Rev. Kaessmann	Family: William Hoerner / Elizabeth Steinacker (F2979)
2594	Printed in the Echo Press on Wednesday November 7, 2001 Judge Ballard dies at home Paul Ballard, a former judge who presided over court in Douglas County, died here Friday at age 64. Ballard, who was born in Alexandria in 1937, was a 1955 graduate of Alexandria High School. He attended St. Cloud State University and in 1960 received his law degree from the William Mitchell College of Law. Before his retirement in November of 1999, Ballard was one of the longest sitting judges in Minnesota. He was re-elected five times for about 30 years on the bench, the last time in 1998. Ballard left office following a judicial reprimand, and cited medical reasons for deciding to retire. During his career, Ballard served as county attorney, probate and juvenile court judge. He was first elected as a district court judge in 1972. When not on the bench, Ballard spent time hunting, fishing, and researching history. Funeral services for Ballard are scheduled for today, Wednesday, November 7 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Interment will be at the Kinkead Cemetery, with arrangements being handled by Anderson funeral Home. Ballard is survived by [.....]. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Wallace and Alfa Ballard.	Ballard, Paul (I10109)
2595	Printed in the Independent Press, Madison, Minnesota on Friday September 20, 1935 page 4 Mrs. John Baker George Baker received the sad news that his mother, aged almost ninety, had passed away Friday, Sept. 13th at Redwood Falls. Despite Mrs. Baker's advanced age she had been in good health up to a few weeks ago when she suffered a fall which broke her hip and this is believed to have hastened her death. Up to the time of the accident she had been living in her own home, but it was necessary that she be taken to the hospital, where she passed away. Mrs. John Baker, nee Hannah South, was born in the state of New York, October 15, 1845. She was married to John Baker in that state and in the early '60s moved to Blue Earth, Minn., where she and Mr. Baker resided until 1873, when they moved with their family to Montevideo. It was in 1884 that the Bakers moved from Montevideo to Marietta, where they lived for several years before removing to Redwood Falls, which was her home until the end. George Baker of Marietta and Mrs. George M. Brown of Clfax, Calif., Mrs. John L. Silvernale of Menominee, Mich., and Mrs. Alfred Lauden of Redwood Falls, Minn., are the surviving children, besides fifteen grand children and sixteen great grand children. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at Redwood Falls at 10:30, Sunday, Sept. 15th. Burial service was conducted at the Augusta cemetery in Marietta at 2:30 the same day. Rev. Bergman of Madison officiated at the grave. At the Marietta service C. P. Smith, S. C. Ransom, Robt. W. Willis, H. M. Griffin and E. C. Sommermeyer acted as pall bearers. Sincere sympathy is extended.	South, Hannah Maria (I00639)
2596	Printed in the Madison Press, Madison, Minnesota on Thursday June 7, 1951 page 12 George C. Baker George C. Baker of Marietta was born in Blue Earth county, Minn., July 5, 1871 and passed away at his home in Marietta, June 1, 1951. He was the son of John Samuel and Hannah H. Baker, natives of the state of New York and Pennsylvania. They spent their earlier years in the east, coming to Minnesota in an early day, and established the family home in Blue Earth county. Mr. Baker received his education in the schools of Montevideo, Minn., where he was graduated from the high school, his parents having moved there in 1885. He began his career as a farmer and continued in this pursuit until about 1901. At that time he entered the general merchandise business in Marietta and continued in that business for 45 years. He was active in civic affairs and the community life of Marietta. Fraternally he belongs to the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. In 1896 George C. Baker was united in marriage to Allie M. Snow ans to this union five children were born: Dorothy Natalie, who died in infancy, Ralph M. of Marietta, Doris Ann (Mrs. E. R. Anderson of Virgelle, Mont.), Irene Mae (Mrs. R. T. Jacobson of St. Paul, Minn.), Mildred Elizabeth (Mrs. R. E. Lindsay of Knoxsville, Tenn.). Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, four children, six grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Silvernale of Menomonee, Mich., and Mrs. Florence Louden of Redwood Flals., Minn. The deceased was a kind and loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 5, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. at the Congregational church in Marietta with Rev. Paul Freeman officiating. Rev. Paul Freeman sang two solos, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond the Sunset," accompanied by Mrs. Everett Stolte at the organ. Pallbearers were E. C. Sommermeyer, Freemon Anderson, Arnold Ransom, O.E. Nelson, John Silvernale and Ralph Clark. Honorary pallbearers were Chas. Buffington, George Tilbury, P.J. Varhus, Mike Ahartz, Chas. Danielson and S. H. Carlson. The Masonic lodge was in charge of the services at the cemetery. Interment was made in the Augusta cemetery in Marietta.	Baker, George C. (I08963)
2597	Printed in the Madison Press, Madison, Minnesota on Wednesday November 13, 1963 page 9 OBITUARY Mrs. Allie M. Baker Mrs. Allie M. Baker passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 1963, at the Ortonville hospital. She was 84 years and 6 months of age at the time of her death. She was born in Augusta, Wis. on April 10, 1879, the daughter of Marcuis L. Snow and Ann Elizabeth Howard. Her early childhood was spent in Wisconsin. Later her parents moved to Minnesota, where she received her educationa dn for a number of years was a teacher in the rural schools of Lac qui Parle Co. and also in the village of Nassau. She was united in marriage to George C. Baker, Sept. 22, 1896 in Dawson, Minn. To this uion were born five children: Dorothy Natalie, who died in infancy; Ralph M. of Marietta who passed away Oct. 19, 1963; Doris A. Anderson of Virgelle, Mont; Irene M. Jacobson of St. Pual; Mildred E. Lindsay of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Baker passed away in 1951. Mrs. Baker was a member of the First Congregational church of Marietta 57 years. She was also a charter member of Lac qui Parle Chapter Order of Eastern Star and a member of the American Legion Auxillary. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 6th in the First Congregational church of Maretta by Rev. Daniel O. Parker of the Congregatinal church of Madison. Burial was in the Augusta cemetery in Marietta.	Snow, Allie M. (I09527)
2598	Printed in the Madison Press, Madison, Minnesota on Wednesday October 30, 1963 page 9 OBITUARY Ralph Marcius Baker Ralph Marcius Baker, husband of Florence Malchow Baker of Marietta, passed away at Day County Hospital, Webster, S. D. at 11:55 p.m. Oct 19th at the age of 64, while on a weekend trip. Ralph, son of George and Allie Baker, was born at Marietta. He attended the public school of Marietta and attend business college. In 1925, he was united in holy wedlock to Florence Malchow of Minneapolis. To this couple was born one son, Ralph Calvin, deceased in 1942. In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his mother, Mrs. Allie M. Baker of Maretta, three sisters Doris Baker Anderson of Virgella, Mont., Irene Maker Jacobson of St. Paul and Mildred Baker Lindsay of El Paso, Texas. He is also survived by five nieces and one nephew. Ralph Baker has been actively engaged in business in this community for many years. He was manager of the northwest branch of Lily mills, Shelby, No. Car. for 26 years and also northwest manager of Cleveland Mills of Lawndale, N. C. He was a past master of Lac qui Parle A.F. & A. M. Masonic Lodge, Marietta. He was a member of the American Legion, being the youngest man to enlist in Lac qui Parle county during World War l. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at the Augusta Lutheran church in Marietta with burial at the Augusta cemetery. the active pallbearers were Oliver Nelson, Hoyt Griffin, Cecil Mead, Alfred Lausch, Fritz Lage and Walter Gearman. Honorary pallbearers were O. E. Nelson, Harry Dixon, Irvin Aebil, Lawrence Dahle, S. H. Carlson and Dr. William Duncan.	Baker, Ralph Marcius (I09532)
2599	Prior to her marriage, Ola taught school in Dashwood, Ontario. Ola and Tollie eventually separated. Ola relocated to Toronto where she ran a boarding house. Her boarders were mostly teachers. Her brother, Nesbitt, a teacher, was among them.	Woods, Viola M. (I00393)
2600	Private Charles Humphrey Wilson Charles Wilson was born to Wilkins "Wilk" R. and Susan Irene Wilson of Eden Mills. Three generations earlier, Charles' great-grandfather, Robert Wilson (1837-1927), arrived in Upper Canada from England at the age of 7 years. Robert Wilson and his wife Sarah Humphrey (1830-1917) raised a large family on their farm in Nassagaweya Township. Private Charles Humphrey Wilson was a member of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, R.C.I.C. He died in service overseas at the age of 22 on March 8, 1945.	Wilson, Charles Humphrey (I33832)