Levi Bawtinheimer

ID # 7173, (1834-1925)
Pedigree
FatherJames Bawtinheimer (1809-1849)
MotherCharlotte Kelly (1814-1877)
BaptismLevi Bawtinheimer was baptized on 22 September 1834 at Dumfries Twp., Gore District, Upper Canada. 
MarriageHe married Isabella Stewart, daughter of Thomas Stewart and Hannah Smith, on 22 February 1861 at Brant County.
MS248 reel 5, Vol. 1, page 79
Brant County Marriage Register

Extracted from a list of marriages solemnized by John Dunbar, a minister of the Canada Presbyterian Church (Glen Morris) for the year ending 31st December, A.D. 1861

Levi Bawtinheimer, 26, born and residing South Dumfries. Parents Jas. Bawtinheimer and Charlotte Kelly.
Isabella Stewart, 18, born and residing South Dumfries. Parents Thos. Stewart and Hannah Smith.
Witnesses Smith Bawtinheimer and Andrew Stewart, both of South Dumfries.
On 22 Feby 1861.

Levi's age has a check mark over it and though at first glance appears to be 20, is probably 26. This conclusion is to be found comparing his age as of the 1851 census in South Dumfries. Also, Levi's immediately younger brother is Smith Bawtinheimer. The name is borderline illegible on the marriage record, though within the bounds of the 'guessable'. The 1851 census confirms the name.

County marriages are almost never specific about the location of the marriage. The clergyman was located at the Glen Morris church, but he may well have conducted the marriage at the home of the bride's parents. This was a common enough custom.

A notice of the marriage was placed in the 27 February, 1861, edition of the Dumfries Reformer. This has been transcribed by Rosemary Ambrose. Betimes, this will provide the marriage venue, but with Levi and Isabella's marriage it simply names the parties and the date.
 
DeathHe died on 9 January 1925 at Galt, Waterloo Co., Ontario, at age 90. 
BurialHe was buried on 12 January 1925 at Glen Morris Cemetery. 
NoteDeath reg. 032321-25 Galt, Waterloo Co.
Levi H. Bawtinheimer died January 9, 1925, at Galt. Place of death 208 East Main Street. Age 90. Born Branchton 1834. Gentleman. Widower. Residence at place of death 40 years. Parents Jas. Bawtinheimer, born Copetown, Ont., and Charlotte Kelly, born near Oakville, Ontario. Physician Dr. J. S. Wardlaw of Galt. Informant Elfra F. Bawtinheimer of Galt, daughter. Burial Glen Morris on January 12, 1925. 

Child of Levi Bawtinheimer and Isabella Stewart
Last Edited20 Jul 2019